Based on the original novel by Tokuda Shusei, adapted by frequent Masumura scribe (and renowned director in his own right) Kaneto Shindo, this downbeat melodrama features a battle of women for the affections and commitment of the same man, a handsome car salesman. Masuko (Ayako Wakao) is the number one hostess at a cabaret, living with her lover, ... but finds out that he has a wife. When Masuko’s niece arrives the competition further ratchets up. (Also occasionally known in English as “Inflamation”)
| Art | Tomoo Shimogawara | Art Direction |
| Writing | Kaneto Shindō | Writer |
| Writing | Shusei Tokuda | Novel |
| Directing | Yasuzō Masumura | Director |
| Editing | Tatsuji Nakashizu | Editor |
| Sound | Sei Ikeno | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Setsuo Kobayashi | Director of Photography |