| Plot: | The second installment of the "Kihachi Trilogy", this film tells the story of Kihachi, a traveling kabuki troupe master who comes to a small village to perform. He reunites with his former lover and illegitimate son....but the visit results in heartbreak.
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| Overview: | From a story by "James Maki", the pseudynom often used by Ozu, "A Story of Floating Weeds" is the second installment of the "Kihachi Trilogy". Filmed in Kamisuwa, central Japan, this film is partially an adaptation of a silent American film by George Fitzmaurice. Ozu focuses on the theme of erosion of the family. It tells the story of Kihachi, a traveling kabuki troupe master who comes to a small village to perform. He decices to reunite with his former lover and their illegitimate son. Kihachi has hidden his relationship to his son all these years, this enrages his lover and results in heartbreak for all.
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| Cast: |
Takeshi Sakamoto || Chouko Iida || Hideo Mitsui || Rieko Yagumo
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| Running Time: | 86 mins. (approx.)
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| Languages: | Silent
Music Only (Dolby Digital 5.0 Surround)
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| Subtitles: | ENGLISH
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| Distributor: |
Criterion Collection [A USA-Based Distributor]
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| Rating: | | UN - "Unrated. This film has not been rated by the review board." |
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| Features: |
Full ScreenDolby Digital 5.0 SurroundMonoBlack & WhiteAudio Commentary by Donald RichieSilent With Optional Score By Donald SosinRestored & RemasteredNew SubtitlesDVD-9
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