More of the same.

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This is typical Ozu--but typical Ozu is superb. As usual, the film explores the plight of an unmarried daughter, and how her choice of a mate challenges or conforms with family expectations. Setsuko Hara, at the height of her beauty, gives a superb performance, and she shares the film with Chishu Ryu, Ozu's sublest and most accomplished male star.

#684

Whilst not as compelling as "Tokyo Story", it's similarly heartwarming and a test of the viewer's endurance.

Charming

# 689

A touching portrait of love and family expectations in post war Japan. It moves along at a leisurely pace that allows us to take in the characters and their lives and gain a sense of why they do what they do. The direction is good as are the performances.

One of my favorite Ozus. The characters and situations are very real. Setsuko Hara is insanely good in the lead role.

This simple story, about Ozu's favorite themes, kind of bored me at some moments. But there's so many beautiful imagery, that it's still a great movie. It could have been shorter, though.

An absolutely stunning film, easily one of my favorite Ozu's. I love the way the situation is set up quietly and slowly. It's like the characters sneak their way into your heart, and without any big revelation or "important moment" you find yourself completely emotionally and mentally engaged in their circumstances.

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