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Equinox Flower

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Loving father Wataru (Shin Saburi) is devastated when his daughter Setsuko (Ineko Arima) upends both familial and social conventions by foregoing arranged marriage and choosing her own spouse. Wataru, who had been scoping out the perfect husband for his daughter, refuses to attend Setsuko's upcoming wedding. It becomes apparent, however, that the ceremony will happen with or without Wataru's approval. So his wife, Kiyoko (Kinuyo Tanaka), tries to ease her husband into accepting the marriage.
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Vincent Canby New York Times 05/09/2005
5/5
One of Ozu's least dark comedies, which is not to say that it's carefree, but, rather, that it's gentle and amused in the way that it acknowledges time's passage, the changing of values and the adjustments that must be made between generations. Go to Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Reader 01/01/2000
This 1958 film by Yasujiro Ozu (his first in color) is gentle, spare, and ultimately elusive, in a quietly satisfying way. Go to Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine Feb 17
8/10
This is warm, amusing, and socially insightful commentary from Japan’s best-ever filmmaker. Go to Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television 12/03/2016
Cheerful but powerful film about a woman who wants to choose her spouse despite family objection. Go to Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid 07/16/2010
No quote available. Go to Full Review Don Willmott Filmcritic.com 06/14/2007
1/5
it tells truths but lacks the typical Ozu impact. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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S R @ScottR 04/03/2023 A moving drama in the usual Ozu fashion. Amazing filming, character and plot development. Ozu gives insight to Japanese culture in a way that is rare. It was on HBO. See more william d @acsdoug 03/31/2021 As usual, this film of Ozu's starts out slow, but once again the payoff is worth it. See more 07/21/2018 A pleasant diversion, as far as Yasujiro Ozu films go. See more 01/10/2016 good Japanese drama about FAMILY circa 1958 there rl ots of long static shots and i like that the camera is always placed low like we r sitting down viewing the action and interactions this was ''ozu's ''fir.st color film See more 07/29/2014 I must admit I was confused in parts of this, I wasn't always sure of whom some of the characters were. Very slow, and wasn't able to hold my interest. None of the characters seemed that interesting. See more 01/03/2014 When fans saw Ozu's first film in color, they must have been blown away. Watching the movie was like going through a Japanese art gallery. But instead of just looking at the art, I was able to jump into each painting and experience the beauty of Japan. The story still works in the present day. Im not a parent, but if I become one, I am sure I will be protective of my children. See more Read all reviews
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Yasujirô Ozu

Director

Shin Saburi

Wataru Hirayama

Chishu Ryu

Shukichi Mikami

Teiji Takahashi

Shotaru Kondo

Kinuyo Tanaka

Kiyoko Hirayama

Fumio Watanabe

Ichiro Nagamura

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Movie Info

Synopsis Loving father Wataru (Shin Saburi) is devastated when his daughter Setsuko (Ineko Arima) upends both familial and social conventions by foregoing arranged marriage and choosing her own spouse. Wataru, who had been scoping out the perfect husband for his daughter, refuses to attend Setsuko's upcoming wedding. It becomes apparent, however, that the ceremony will happen with or without Wataru's approval. So his wife, Kiyoko (Kinuyo Tanaka), tries to ease her husband into accepting the marriage.
Director
Yasujirô Ozu
Screenwriter
Yasujirô Ozu, Kôgo Noda
Production Co
Paul Entertainment
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 7, 1958, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Jun 12, 2007
Runtime
2h 0m
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