A Story of Floating Weeds

7.7

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1h 26mDrama

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.

Spoken language: ja

Starring Takeshi Sakamoto, Chōko Iida, Kōji Mitsui, Emiko Yagumo, Yoshiko Tsubouchi, Tomio Aoki, Reikô Tani, Chishū Ryū

Watch "A Story of Floating Weeds" from streaming services HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Kanopy released in 1934. It's a drama movie, and has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie.