This film destroyed me. It feels even worse knowing that Setsuko Hara passed away just recently. I love this feeling of destruction and anguish that I get from Late Spring because it shows how greatly Ozu cared about and loved his characters and their stories. I love this and I love Ozu.
You said it perfectly Isaac. I don't know if you know this but Setsuko guarded her privacy very carefully. Nevertheless, I was making plans to go see her with a Japanese friend when she died. .. Heartbreaking for me.
It destroyed me also. I saw it after seeing "Tokyo Story" and I didn't think I'd see another film like that one. "Late Spring" is my favourite Ozu movie. What an artist. I too love Yasuijirō Ozu
I love this film so much because it’s like a beautiful tragedy. In the beginning, Noriko is very smiley all the time (even through tough conversations) and we get the idea that she doesn’t think about hard subjects and only cares for her father’s well-being all the time. Then, it gets planted in her head that she should “fly from the nest” and get married. Suddenly, she seems upset and it makes us upset too. She doesn’t want to leave her father behind, but she knows that it is time to think about herself for the first time. Then at the end Shukichi returns home alone for the first time and feels the pain. This is familial loss.
I have seen it three times. The odd thing is that while watching the emotions never feel powerful, yet when I later think of the film it strikes me quite powerfully.
I watched this a couple weeks ago and could just not stop thinking about it. Every time I would look at something gorgeous in life my mind would trace off to this film. Absolutely masterful and Ozu has become one of my new favorite directors
It's always a toss-up for me. Late Spring or Ohayo? I can never make a decision. Love how tender Late Spring is but I love the light-hearted joy of Ohayo. They display both sides of his incredible talent and make the perfect double feature.
the last scene is devastingly beautiful and will life in my mind forever. Also, they forgot to mention that the release includes Wim Wenders documentary Tokyo Ga.
"Japanese " Gary? Perhaps the greatest movie period... Tokyo Story is also top five of all time . But the scene where Setsuko and her father are packing together is simply cinematic perfection...
Reid Sheftall I don't disagree with you Reid it's at my number two in my all time favourite movies. And it could move up to number one in the future it's just behind in the mood for love for me but not by much and it could move up to my number one in the future. I do think it's better than Tokyo story. Early summer is also an incredible film and I prefer it over Tokyo story. Tokyo story is in my top 10.
Exactly Gary.. What a painful decision we have ; to decide which of these MASTERPIECES is the greatest work of all time.. "painful".. (sarcasm intended...)
Reid Sheftall well late spring is the best for me, Then early summer and Tokyo story third. He's made many other masterpieces such as Tokyo twilight, good morning, Equinox flower, the munekata sisters, late autumn and an Autumn afternoon to name a few.
Will you think I am a cop out if I say Tokyo Story and Late Spring are in a tie.. When I saw TS, I left it running over and over in my room for a week. But i could only watch Late Spring once... Maybe that means Late Spring hit me harder... OK.. I give in Late Spring is #1, Tokyo Story is #2... I want to see the others. Where can I get them?
I remember watching Wedding Crashers and wondering why on earth Ozu popped into my head. The bike scene in Wedding Crashers had to have been at least partially inspired by the one here.
I just watched a video talking about the film's many veiled references to the presence of the West in Japan. Nietzsche is of course an iconic figure representing certain key values associated w the West - look how Dostoevsky uses him - this observation you make might potentially make the film even more devastating - why? because the father is reading Zarathustra at the same time that he's sacrificing his daughter's and his own individual happiness for the sake (to a large extent) of tradition - it underlines his own deeply divided feelings about this, which he's been repressing, and which we see finally emerge fully in the film's final moments w the apple - your point about the book makes me wonder how conscious the father was about agreeing w his daughter - that they should just trust their own happiness in their arrangement instead of bowing to the social codes - looked at this way, the presence of the book is a tiny wry detail that may nevertheless serve to deepen the tragedy of the film
I left Tokyo Story running day and night in my room for 5 days. How did Ozu di it I wondered... Then I watched Late Spring. I could only watch it once.. but will never forget a single frame...
I needed a history class in eastern culture in order to graduate so I just picked Japanese history cuz whatever. Anyways, I barely put in effort and just skimmed through the readings and ended up seeing this movie mentioned in a section about culture. Liking movies, I thought “eh let’s see what it’s about”. I gotta say, wow..,just wow..,how could I have slept on Ozu’s talent. His movies are amazing and that’s coming from a guy who hates over the top 40’s, 50’s acting. (Idk, I just think it’s cringy)
This film destroyed me. It feels even worse knowing that Setsuko Hara passed away just recently. I love this feeling of destruction and anguish that I get from Late Spring because it shows how greatly Ozu cared about and loved his characters and their stories. I love this and I love Ozu.
You said it perfectly Isaac. I don't know if you know this but Setsuko guarded her privacy very carefully. Nevertheless, I was making plans to go see her with a Japanese friend when she died. .. Heartbreaking for me.
It destroyed me also. I saw it after seeing "Tokyo Story" and I didn't think I'd see another film like that one. "Late Spring" is my favourite Ozu movie. What an artist. I too love Yasuijirō Ozu
I love this film so much because it’s like a beautiful tragedy. In the beginning, Noriko is very smiley all the time (even through tough conversations) and we get the idea that she doesn’t think about hard subjects and only cares for her father’s well-being all the time. Then, it gets planted in her head that she should “fly from the nest” and get married. Suddenly, she seems upset and it makes us upset too. She doesn’t want to leave her father behind, but she knows that it is time to think about herself for the first time. Then at the end Shukichi returns home alone for the first time and feels the pain. This is familial loss.
And Noriko came from a tough war experience, separated from her family...
Even watching these short clips made me emotional. What a master of subtle interactions.
When Setsuko says:"Onegai"...my heart breaks and the tears flow.
A sad lament to familial love and loss, what a gem (and perhaps Ozu's best?)
I have seen it three times. The odd thing is that while watching the emotions never feel powerful, yet when I later think of the film it strikes me quite powerfully.
The 4th reason: Setsuko Hara, of course. And her smile.
That smile was the most beautiful I’ve seen on screen. An indescribable joy watching her smile and absorb the emotions that envelops her.
I watched this a couple weeks ago and could just not stop thinking about it. Every time I would look at something gorgeous in life my mind would trace off to this film. Absolutely masterful and Ozu has become one of my new favorite directors
this movie produces me a pleasant melancholy .....
Not a single negative comment. Just shows how beloved this movie is.
such a beautiful film.. Bought a poster reproduction of it at the Amsterdam Film museum today. I love this film
Late Spring - I dare you not to shed a tear watching this one.
Are you kidding William? I can barely get through this clip...
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A truly beautiful film.
Of all Ozu's films, this is the one I like the most. I think it's the one I like the most in all of the history of cinema.
im tearing up just thinking about the premiseGreat movie!!
Best movie EVER.
My favorite movie.
Love this film.
Awesome... Looks astonishing!! Need..Bluray..now!
It's always a toss-up for me. Late Spring or Ohayo? I can never make a decision. Love how tender Late Spring is but I love the light-hearted joy of Ohayo. They display both sides of his incredible talent and make the perfect double feature.
the last scene is devastingly beautiful and will life in my mind forever. Also, they forgot to mention that the release includes Wim Wenders documentary Tokyo Ga.
the greatest Japanese movie of all time.
"Japanese " Gary? Perhaps the greatest movie period... Tokyo Story is also top five of all time . But the scene where Setsuko and her father are packing together is simply cinematic perfection...
Reid Sheftall I don't disagree with you Reid it's at my number two in my all time favourite movies. And it could move up to number one in the future it's just behind in the mood for love for me but not by much and it could move up to my number one in the future. I do think it's better than Tokyo story. Early summer is also an incredible film and I prefer it over Tokyo story. Tokyo story is in my top 10.
Exactly Gary.. What a painful decision we have ; to decide which of these MASTERPIECES is the greatest work of all time.. "painful".. (sarcasm intended...)
Reid Sheftall well late spring is the best for me, Then early summer and Tokyo story third. He's made many other masterpieces such as Tokyo twilight, good morning, Equinox flower, the munekata sisters, late autumn and an Autumn afternoon to name a few.
Will you think I am a cop out if I say Tokyo Story and Late Spring are in a tie.. When I saw TS, I left it running over and over in my room for a week. But i could only watch Late Spring once... Maybe that means Late Spring hit me harder... OK.. I give in Late Spring is #1, Tokyo Story is #2... I want to see the others. Where can I get them?
Good movie
amazing film. very powerful. best ozu film in my opinion.
I’m about to watch this movie for the first time
I remember watching Wedding Crashers and wondering why on earth Ozu popped into my head. The bike scene in Wedding Crashers had to have been at least partially inspired by the one here.
The best.
Just watched and loved I did notice in the return from Kyoto scene while packing his bag Ryu had been reading Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Any thoughts?
I just watched a video talking about the film's many veiled references to the presence of the West in Japan. Nietzsche is of course an iconic figure representing certain key values associated w the West - look how Dostoevsky uses him
- this observation you make might potentially make the film even more devastating - why? because the father is reading Zarathustra at the same time that he's sacrificing his daughter's and his own individual happiness for the sake (to a large extent) of tradition
- it underlines his own deeply divided feelings about this, which he's been repressing, and which we see finally emerge fully in the film's final moments w the apple
- your point about the book makes me wonder how conscious the father was about agreeing w his daughter - that they should just trust their own happiness in their arrangement instead of bowing to the social codes
- looked at this way, the presence of the book is a tiny wry detail that may nevertheless serve to deepen the tragedy of the film
Maybe I should watch Tokyo Story again, but I think this is my favorite Ozu movies. So sad :*(
This is definitely better than Tokyo story in my opinion. A perfect movie.
I left Tokyo Story running day and night in my room for 5 days. How did Ozu di it I wondered... Then I watched Late Spring. I could only watch it once.. but will never forget a single frame...
I needed a history class in eastern culture in order to graduate so I just picked Japanese history cuz whatever. Anyways, I barely put in effort and just skimmed through the readings and ended up seeing this movie mentioned in a section about culture. Liking movies, I thought “eh let’s see what it’s about”. I gotta say, wow..,just wow..,how could I have slept on Ozu’s talent. His movies are amazing and that’s coming from a guy who hates over the top 40’s, 50’s acting. (Idk, I just think it’s cringy)
8:43 am march 7th 2024
Too late for me... T.T
Kojima brought me here
I'm sick of seeing academy ratio in the wrong ratio .To quote some upstart,"How dare you!"