Late Spring (1949)
Original title: 晩春
Late Spring is a 1949 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Yasujirō Ozu, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Chishū Ryū, Setsuko Hara and Yumeji Tsukioka.
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 answers
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 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.
When was Late Spring released?
Late Spring was released on 13 September 1949.
How long is Late Spring?
Late Spring runs 1h 48m.
Who made Late Spring?
Late Spring was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Where can I watch Late Spring?
Late Spring is available on Criterion Channel, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Philo.
Where to watch Late Spring
Stream: Criterion Channel, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo
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Cast
- Chishū Ryū as Shukichi Somiya
- Setsuko Hara as Noriko Somiya
- Yumeji Tsukioka as Aya Kitagawa
- Haruko Sugimura as Masa Taguchi
- Hōhi Aoki as Katsuyoshi
- Jun Usami as Shuichi Hattori
- Kuniko Miyake as Akiko Miwa
- Masao Mishima as Jo Onodera
- Yoshiko Tsubouchi as Kiku
- Yōko Katsuragi as Misako
- Toyo Takahashi as Shige
- Jun Tanizaki as Seizo Hayashi