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No More Easy Life

is a 1979 Japanese film co-written and directed by Yōichi Higashi, based on a novel of the same name by Noriko Minobe. The film stars Kaori Momoi as Mariko, a college student in the 1970s attempting to navigate her relationships with two different men. It co-stars Eiji Okuda, Leo Morimoto and Juzo Itami. The film's self-titled theme song was performed by Sachi Arai, with lyrics by Shūji Terayama.

No More Easy Life was released by Art Theatre Guild on December 25, 1979, in Japan, where it was a financial success. Momoi won several awards for her performance in the film.

Premise

Mariko, a '70s college student, is torn between part-time jobs, schoolwork, her ex-boyfriend and a sensitive new acquaintance. The film explores her attempts to manage her troubled relationships with the two men and forge her own path in life.

Cast

Release

Art Theatre Guild released No More Easy Life on December 25, 1979, in Japan, where it was a financial success. ATG's 1980 operating income surplus, its first in 12 years, was credited to the film's box office success.

Awards and nominations

22nd Blue Ribbon Awards

34th Mainichi Film Awards

3rd Japan Academy Awards

53rd Kinema Junpo Best Ten Awards

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