Late Spring
Originally released in 1949. Late Spring is a drama film. directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Starring Chishū Ryū, Setsuko Hara, and Yumeji Tsukioka
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (456 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Late Spring about?
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 d...
Who directed Late Spring?
Late Spring was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
How long is Late Spring?
Late Spring has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Late Spring released?
Late Spring was released on September 13, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Late Spring?
The main cast of Late Spring includes Chishū Ryū, Setsuko Hara, Yumeji Tsukioka, Haruko Sugimura, Hōhi Aoki.
Is Late Spring worth watching?
Late Spring has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 456 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.