# Late Spring (1949)

> A tender, formally precise portrait of a daughter's devotion confronting the quiet social inevitability of marriage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12380

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Yasujirō Ozu
- Cast: Chishū Ryū, Setsuko Hara, Yumeji Tsukioka, Haruko Sugimura, Hōhi Aoki, Jun Usami, Kuniko Miyake, Masao Mishima
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041154/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: serene, wistful, melancholic, quiet evening, reflective afternoon

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of familial bonds and societal expectations in post-war Japan.

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