8.2IMDb22k votes
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu
With Chishū Ryū · Setsuko Hara · Yumeji Tsukioka
the vibe
- 🌀 slow burn
- 🌙 late-night friendly
- 🧠 intelligent
the story
A young woman enjoys life with her widowed father until family pressure forces them to confront marriage.
the plot
contains spoilers
- noriko is perfectly happy living at home with her widowed father, shukichi
- noriko has no plans to marry
- noriko's aunt masa convinces shukichi to marry off noriko
- shukichi deceives noriko to encourage her marriage
- shukichi sacrifices his own happiness for noriko's future
awards & recognition
- Award Winner
- 5 wins total.
where to watch
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