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Early Summer
麦秋
Directed by Yasujiro Ozu
1951•2h 5m•NR•★ 7.9
Drama
Synopsis
A close-knit multi-generational family in Kamakura seeks a suitable marriage match for their independent 28-year-old daughter. Ozu's sublime, warm, and poignant celebration of everyday family intimacy before inevitable dispersal.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorYasujirō Ozu
WriterKōgo NodaYasujirō Ozu
CinematographyYûharu Atsuta
MusicSenji Ito
Principal Cast
Setsuko HaraNoriko Mamiya
Chishū RyūKoichi Mamiya
Chikage AwashimaAya Tamura
Kuniko MiyakeFumiko Mamiya
Ichirō SugaiShukichi Mamiya
Chieko HigashiyamaShige Mamiya
Haruko SugimuraTami Yabe
Kuniko IgawaTakako
Technical Specifications
Runtime2h 5m (125 mins)
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DirectorYasujiro Ozu
LanguagesJapanese
CountryJP
StudioShochiku
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