Late Spring (1972)
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | 晩春 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jul 21, 1972 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | father daughter relationship, post world war ii, arranged marriage, black and white, serene, shōwa era (1926-89) |
FAQ
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 Jul 21, 1972 (status: Released).
Who directed Late Spring?
Yasujirō Ozu directed Late Spring.
What is the TMDB rating of Late Spring?
Late Spring has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 from 495 votes.