Late Spring
1949
Movie Information
Overview
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.
Release Date
September 13, 1949
Director
Yasujirō Ozu
Runtime
1h 48m
Cast
Chishū RyūSetsuko HaraYumeji TsukiokaHaruko SugimuraHōhi AokiJun UsamiKuniko MiyakeMasao MishimaYoshiko TsubouchiYōko Katsuragi
Production
Shochiku
Genres
Drama