Late Spring(1949)

Behind the story

What is Late Spring about?

Noriko is perfectly happy living at home with her widowed father, Shukichi, and has no plans to marry -- that is, until her aunt Masa convinces Shukichi that unless he marries off his 27-year-old daughter soon, she will likely remain alone for the rest of her life. When Noriko resists Masa's matchmaking, Shukichi is forced to deceive his daughter and sacrifice his own happiness to do what he believes is right.

Genres

Drama

Directed by

Yasujirō Ozu

Release date

1949-09-13

Status

Released

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