
Kazuko and Umeko have been friends since college. They are modern businesswomen who have many obligations in life and are not ready for marriage. Their families think differently and strive to arrange their personal happiness.
Directed by Kon Ichikawa, Goodbye, Hello leans on a strong ensemble — Ayako Wakao, Shin Saburi, Machiko Kyō — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1959.
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