What is The End of Summer?
The End of Summer is a 1961 Japanese drama directed by Yasujiro Ozu for Toho Films. The story follows the family of an older man who operates a small sake brewery and their subsequent concerns regarding his health and finances after he begins visiting a mistress from his youth.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1961
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 29, 1961
- Studios
- Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd., TOHO
- Genres
- Drama
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The End of Summer is a 1961 Japanese drama directed by Yasujiro Ozu for Toho Films. The story follows the family of an older man who operates a small sake brewery and their subsequent concerns regarding his health and finances after he begins visiting a mistress from his youth.
Culturally, the film was recognized internationally and entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival. It presents a narrative focused on the internal tensions of the Kohayagawa family.
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“A family grows concerned when a sake brewery owner reunites with a former mistress.”
- Directed by Yasujiro Ozu
- Entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival
- Explores complex family dynamics and financial concerns
- The plot focuses on slow-developing domestic tensions
Watch it if you appreciate Japanese dramas centered on family health and financial stability.
This is a drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes.
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Who directed The End of Summer?
The film was directed by Yasujiro Ozu.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the primary plot of the film?
It concerns a family's reaction to a sake brewery owner visiting an old mistress.
Was the film recognized at any festivals?
Yes, it was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival.
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