A gentle, slow-moving story about a mother and daughter navigating marriage plans and the quiet sadness of change. Setsuko Hara is wonderful, bringing warmth to every scene. Ozu’s style is calm and precise, with beautiful shots of everyday life.
It’s touching in places, but also so measured that it sometimes feels a bit too slow. Not as moving as Late Spring, but still a lovely, thoughtful film.
A gentle, slow-moving story about a mother and daughter navigating marriage plans and the quiet sadness of change. Setsuko Hara is wonderful, bringing warmth to every scene. Ozu’s style is calm and precise, with beautiful shots of everyday life.
It’s touching in places, but also so measured that it sometimes feels a bit too slow. Not as moving as Late Spring, but still a lovely, thoughtful film.