When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (Criterion Collection) Format: DVD New: Available $39.95 $39.95 Buy Wish Formats and Editions DVD $39.95 Details: NULL More Info: A stunning drama about a ginza bar hostess as she approaches the perilous age of 30. Director Mikio Naruse Star Hideko Taka mine, Tatsuya Nakadai, Masayuki Mori Special Features: Widescreen, Commentary, Interview.