Late Spring

Year: 1949

Runtime: 108 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Yasujirô Ozu

DramaMoving relationship storiesHumanity and the world around usHeartbreaking and moving family dramaEmotional and captivating fantasy storytelling

Noriko enjoys a contented life with her widowed father, Shukichi, and has no intention of marrying. Yet her aunt Masa pressures Shukichi, warning that his 27‑year‑old daughter may stay single unless he arranges a match. When Noriko rejects the matchmaking, Shukichi feels forced to deceive her, sacrificing his own happiness to do what he believes is right.

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