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1949 · 1h 48m · Drama
TMDB 8.0/10 (485 votes)
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.
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu
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Cast & crew
Yasujirō OzuDirector
Chishū Ryūas Shukichi Somiya
Setsuko Haraas Noriko Somiya
Yumeji Tsukiokaas Aya Kitagawa
Haruko Sugimuraas Masa TaguchiHHōhi Aokias Katsuyoshi
Jun Usamias Shuichi Hattori
Kuniko Miyakeas Akiko Miwa
Masao Mishimaas Jo Onodera
Yoshiko Tsubouchias Kiku
Yōko Katsuragias Misako
Toyo Takahashias ShigeJJun Tanizakias Seizo Hayashi
Ichirō Shimizuas Takigawa's MasterYYoko Benisawaas Teahouse Proprietress