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In 1959, Yasujiro Ozu remade his 1934 silent classic A Story of Floating Weeds in color with the celebrated cinematographer Kazuo Miyagawa (Rashomon, Ugetsu). Setting his later version in a seaside location, Ozu otherwise preserves the details of his elegantly simple plot wherein an aging actor returns to a small town with his troupe and reunites with his former lover and illegitimate son, a scenario that enrages his current mistress and results in heartbreak for all. Together, the films offer a unique glimpse into the evolution of one of cinema's greatest directors. A Story of Floating Weeds reveals Ozu in the midst of developing his mode of expression; Floating Weeds reveals his distinct style at its pinnacle. In each, the director captures the joy and sadness in everyday life.
Original Release
11/17/1959
US Release
11/24/1970
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Ganjiro Nakamura | Komajuro Arashi |
Machiko Kyô | Sumiko |
Ayako Wakao | Kayo |
Hiroshi Kawaguchi | Kiyoshi Homma / Kiyoshi |
Haruko Sugimura | Oyoshi |
Hitomi Nozoe | Aiko |
Chishû Ryû | Theatre Owner |
Kôji Mitsui | Kichinosuke |
Haruo Tanaka | Yatazo |
Yosuke Irie | Sugiyama |
Directors
Writers
Yasujiro Ozu, Kôgo Noda, Patrick Rodriguez
Cast
Name | Character |
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Ganjiro Nakamura | Komajuro Arashi |
Machiko Kyô | Sumiko |
Ayako Wakao | Kayo |
Hiroshi Kawaguchi | Kiyoshi Homma / Kiyoshi |
Haruko Sugimura | Oyoshi |
Hitomi Nozoe | Aiko |
Chishû Ryû | Theatre Owner |
Kôji Mitsui | Kichinosuke |
Haruo Tanaka | Yatazo |
Yosuke Irie | Sugiyama |
Hikaru Hoshi | Kimura |
Mantarô Ushio | Sentaro |
Kumeko Urabe | Shige |
Toyo Takahashi | Aiko no haha |
Mutsuko Sakura | O-Katsu |
Natsuko Kahara | Yae |
Masahiko Shimazu | Sono mago, Masao |
Michisumi Sugawara | Kyaku |
Tatsuo Hanabu | Rokusaburo |
Tadashi Date | Sensho |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Masaichi Nagata | Producer |