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In this sophisticated, restrained pocket portrait, Ozu introduces Kihachi, a day-laboring single father who lives contentedly in a Tokyo tenement with his obstinate, wiseacre young son, Tomio. Complications ensue, however, when Dad finds himself part of a tenuous love triangle. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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The first of many films featuring the endearing single-dad Kihachi (played wonderfully by Takeshi Sakamoto), Passing Fancy is a humorous and heartfelt study of a close, if fraught, father-son relationship. With an ever more sophisticated visual style and understanding of fragile human relationships, Ozu seamlessly weaves rib-tickling comedy and weighty family drama for this distinguished precursor to a brilliant career. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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