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By Vaibhav W (228) on 31 May 2010

Another classic Ozu dealing with family situations - this time it's the daughter who decides to marry a man who already has a kid…

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By Ben W (988) on 17 Mar 2010

Another classic ozu film examining his usual set of themes: family, marriage, japanese tradition, etc…

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By Andrew B (2,971) on 18 Nov 2009

If any one director is the master of simple plots, it would probably have to be Yasujiro Ozu…

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By Gabriel K (453) on 06 Jun 2009

Painfully beautiful, but somewhat dull-plotted Japanese 50's family drama from director Yasujiro Ozu, following a 28-year-old woman whose tight…

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By Aaron P (380) on 16 May 2009

A seemingly simple but incredibly deep look at family and generations, from one of the masters of cinema…

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By Jonathan H (1,173) on 27 Feb 2009

I can't get enough of Ozu's movies. They're all practically the same…

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By Tim S (2,419) on 27 Feb 2009

I can't get enough of Ozu's movies. They're all practically the same…

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By Cerise H (3) on 25 Feb 2009

The loveliest movie that I can think of, I bow to the way Ozu can frame beauty and to the wonderful Ms. Hara's smile…

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By Cli O (622) on 09 Nov 2008

Marvelous film. Similar to others by Ozu around the time but this one draws in the Western viewer a bit more easily…

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By Terri H (1,064) on 09 Nov 2008

Marvelous film. Similar to others by Ozu around the time but this one draws in the Western viewer a bit more easily…

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By Harry T (192) on 02 Oct 2008

Loved the static camera work, the long scenes. Very subtle with its look into changing family dynamics. Strong cast, strong themes…

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By Karen E (99) on 01 Oct 2008

This movie was a great transition for me into Ozu's work…

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By Martin T (888) on 13 Jul 2008

One of my favorite Ozus. The characters and situations are very real. Setsuko Hara is insanely good in the lead role…

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By Jeremiah L (151) on 26 Jun 2008

I feel kind of dumb but I was lost as to who was on screen a lot of the time. I should watch it again now that I can distinguish them a little better…

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By Flike S (63) on 05 Jun 2008

Ozu is well known for his static, detailed compositions, his affection for child characters (the camera being eye-level with them) and his…

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By Vicki G (66) on 09 Mar 2008

Beautiful film. I loved Isamu. Ozu is truly one of the great masters of cinema…

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By Christopher M (1,030) on 01 Mar 2008

Despite the slow pace this film is very interesting and is much easier to follow upon second viewing once all the characters and the huge supporting…

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By Renaud M (20) on 25 Feb 2008

Ozu is a master and telling simple stories about family, one of my favourite subject matters…

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By Marco M (166) on 08 Feb 2008

All bow before the three-headed God of Ryu, Hara and Ozu…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 17 Jan 2008

A spritual remake of Late Spring, this is more fully realized than its predecessor…

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