Early Summer

Name: Early Summer
Released: 1951-10-03T00:00:00-05:00

NR 1951 Drama · 2h 5m

In postwar Tokyo, Noriko lives with her extended family. Although she enjoys her career and her social life, her more traditional family worries about her single marital status at the advanced age of 28. 40-year-old business associate Takako proposes, Noriko's family press her into accepting, but when her widowed childhood friend Kenkichi returns to the neighborhood, she finds her heart leading in another direction.

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About Early Summer

In post-war Japan, Noriko, a vibrant 28-year-old woman, finds herself at a crossroads. While content with her life and close to her extended family, societal expectations and subtle pressures mount, urging her towards marriage. Her family, particularly her parents, believe it is time for her to settle down. However, Noriko cherishes her independence and enjoys her role within the family. The film delicately portrays the internal conflict she faces between personal desires and familial obligations, as she contemplates the path she will choose.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Yasujir Ozu, Early Summer boasts a stellar cast led by Setsuko Hara as Noriko, the central figure grappling with societal expectations surrounding marriage. Chish Ry portrays Shkichi, Noriko's father, embodying the traditional values of his generation. Chikage Awashima plays Aya Tamura, a friend of Noriko. Kuniko Miyake appears as Tami, Noriko's mother. Ichir Sugai embodies the role of Shuichi Sugiyama. Chieko Higashiyama shines as Shige, Noriko's grandmother, providing a link to the past.

What people like about Early Summer

Audiences and critics alike have lauded Early Summer for its poignant storytelling, visual artistry, and insightful portrayal of Japanese family life. Many appreciate Ozu's masterful use of long takes, low camera angles, and subtle performances to create a deeply immersive and emotionally resonant experience. Viewers frequently praise the film's ability to explore universal themes of love, duty, and tradition with both sensitivity and nuance. The film's realistic portrayal of family dynamics and the complexities of human relationships has resonated with audiences across cultures and generations.

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Movie Score

79%

Released

October 3, 1951

Director

Yasujirō Ozu

Cast

Setsuko Hara, Chishū Ryū, Chikage Awashima, Kuniko Miyake, Ichirō Sugai, Chieko Higashiyama

Genre

Drama

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