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Review of by Martin T — 23 Sep 2009

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If you like Ozu, you'll probably like this. The only thing unusual about it is that it contains some pretty massive time jumps, but I wouldn't say that's anything special. A fine tale of a father-son relationship.

It's odd to see Chishu Ryu looking so young. Welp, that's about all I have to say.

This review of There Was a Father (1942) was written by on 23 Sep 2009.

There Was a Father has generally received very positive reviews.

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