The 1964 film "Monday's Yuka" (directed by Yasushi Nakahira), considered one of actress Mariko Kaga's signature works, will be broadcast on BS12 Twelvi from 7 PM on Getsuku.
"Monday's Yuka" is a dry, ephemeral, and unconventional coming-of-age love story depicting a fairy-like woman whose only purpose in life is to please men. Kaga, who has been called the "Japanese Brigitte Bardot" due to her cute and glamorous looks, fully displays her devilish charm in this work.
Yokohama, an international city. At the upscale nightclub "San Francisco," frequented by many foreigners, Yuka (played by Kaga) was once again the center of attention tonight. She wasn't particularly flirtatious or clingy, but there was something unusual about her that set her apart from other women and attracted men. She was 18 years old. Her patrons included both older and younger men. She slept with men without hesitation, but absolutely refused to let them kiss her. She also went to church. There were many legends about her, but ultimately, Yuka was a woman who was inexplicably captivating to men...that's the gist of the story.
Akira Nakao and Yasuyuki Umeno were among the cast members.
