# The End of Summer (1961)

> An aging Kyoto sake brewer's matchmaking plans collide with his daughters' private desires and his own hidden past.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17239

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Yasujirō Ozu
- Cast: Setsuko Hara, Yōko Tsukasa, Michiyo Aratama, Keiju Kobayashi, Masahiko Shimazu, Hisaya Morishige, Chieko Naniwa, Reiko Dan
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055052/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, poignant, melancholic, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of family ties and the complexities of love and duty in post-war Japan.

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