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Availability: Disc Set - This title is part of a multi-film set. Please see PURCHASING OPTIONS below to purchase. AKA: Drifting Weeds Director: Yasujiro Ozu Released: 1959 [Japan] Genre: Drama Keywords:  Actor / Acting || Child / Children || Divorce / Separation || Parents / Parenting || Relationship(s)

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Japanese Masters [4-Disc Set]

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Plot:	In 1959, Yasujiro Ozu remade his 1934 film "A Story of Floating Weeds". An aging actor returns to a small town with his troupe and reunities with his former lover and illegitimate son, a scenario that enrages his mistress and results in heartbreak.
Overview:	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 reunities 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.
Cast:	Ganjiro Nakamura  ||  Machiko Kyo  ||  Ayako Wakao  ||  Hiroshi Kawaguchi  ||  Haruko Sugimura  ||  Hitomi Nozoe (Click any actor to search for more of their movies!)
Running Time:	119 mins. (approx.)
Languages:	Japanese (Dolby Digital 1.0 - Mono)
Subtitles:	ENGLISH
Distributor:	Artificial Eye  [A UK-Based Distributor]
Rating:	UN - "Unrated. This film has not been rated by the review board."
Features:	Full Screen (OAR) Mono