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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 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. Rated: 5/5 May 9, 2005 Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Reader This 1958 film by Yasujiro Ozu (his first in color) is gentle, spare, and ultimately elusive, in a quietly satisfying way. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine This is warm, amusing, and socially insightful commentary from Japan’s best-ever filmmaker. Rated: 8/10 Feb 17, 2025 Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Cheerful but powerful film about a woman who wants to choose her spouse despite family objection. Dec 3, 2016 Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid No quote available. Jul 16, 2010 Full Review Don Willmott Filmcritic.com it tells truths but lacks the typical Ozu impact. Rated: 1/5 Jun 14, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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S R 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. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/03/23 Full Review william d As usual, this film of Ozu's starts out slow, but once again the payoff is worth it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A pleasant diversion, as far as Yasujiro Ozu films go. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member 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 Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review 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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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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