Plot
1959 film by Yasujiro Ozu
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Why Watch This
Floating Weeds is a Japanese-language drama film from Japan, directed by Yasujirō Ozu. It is written by Kōgo Noda and Yasujirō Ozu. The cast features Haruo Tanaka, Mutsuko Sakura, Haruko Sugimura, Hiroshi Kawaguchi and Chishū Ryū, alongside Machiko Kyō, Nakamura Ganjirō II and Ayako Wakao. It runs 119 minutes.
Best For
Drama lovers, Japanese cinema lovers, Yasujirō Ozu followers, Haruo Tanaka fans, Mutsuko Sakura fans
The CinePearl Take
Floating Weeds is a Japanese film in the drama mould — expect human relationships at the centre of the story. Yasujirō Ozu directs and the script comes from Kōgo Noda and Yasujirō Ozu. With 8 credited cast members, it has a wide, ensemble feel. Made in Japan, it is a natural pick for anyone exploring Japanese-language films. At 119 minutes, it is a comfortable evening's watch.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Cast
- Haruo Tanaka, Mutsuko Sakura, Haruko Sugimura, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Chishū Ryū, Machiko Kyō, Nakamura Ganjirō II, Ayako Wakao
- Writer
- Kōgo Noda, Yasujirō Ozu
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