---
title: "Good Morning"
year: 1959
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/good-morning-1959"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 28276
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Good Morning (1959) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/good-morning-1959

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Good Morning is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Comedy, Family, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Shochiku. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two young brothers launch a silent protest after their parents refuse to buy a television set."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Yasujiro Ozu
- Shot in stunning color

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains adult themes involving neighborhood gossip and unemployment
- Tone & Suitability: The film explores intergenerational relationships and adult foibles through a comedic lens.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: lighthearted, subtle, rich, comedic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/good-morning-1959#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yasujirō Ozu
- **Networks / Studios**: Shochiku

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Keiji Sada** as *Heiichiro Fukui*
- **Yoshiko Kuga** as *Setsuko Arita*
- **Chishū Ryū** as *Keitaro Hayashi*
- **Kuniko Miyake** as *Tamiko Hayashi*
- **Haruko Sugimura** as *Kikue Haraguchi*
- **Kōji Shitara** as *Minoru Hayashi*
- **Masahiko Shimazu** as *Isamu Hayashi*
- **Kyōko Izumi** as *Midori Maruyama*
- **Taiji Tonoyama** as *Pushy Man*
- **Toyo Takahashi** as *Shige Okubo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Yasujiro Ozu.

### Q: What is the main conflict of the story?
Two young boys stop speaking in protest after their parents refuse to buy a television set.

### Q: Is the film shot in color?
Yes, the film is shot in stunning color and is Ozu's second film in color.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film is categorized under comedy, family, and drama.

### Q: Is the film related to any earlier works?
It is a loose remake of Ozu's own 1932 silent film I Was Born, But...

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Good Morning — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/28276)
- [Good Morning (1959 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Morning_(1959_film))
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