Review of Floating Weeds (1959) by Adrian Z — 03 Sep 2010
4 - To say "you've seen one Yasujiro Ozu film, you've seen them all" is actually to say they are all extremely good. All his movies capture the feel of the time in which they are set, are beautifully acted, and lovingly put together.
This one is no exception. It's an eloquent drama - perhaps stronger in tone and passion than other Ozu movies - which sees the leader of an acting troupe revisit after many years the town where his nearly adult son (born of a mistress) lives, except his son believes him to be an uncle.
As the actor's young wife becomes aware of the situation, their relationship is torn apart by jealousy, but will love and forgiveness prevail in the end after all? Classic. See it.
This review of Floating Weeds (1959) was written by Adrian Z on 03 Sep 2010.
Floating Weeds has generally received very positive reviews.
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