Early Summer

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.

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Yasujirō Ozu

Original Language

JA

What is Early Summer about?

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.

Who directed Early Summer?

Early Summer was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.

When was Early Summer released?

Early Summer was released on October 3, 1951.

How long is Early Summer?

Early Summer has a runtime of 2h 5m.

Where can I track Early Summer?

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