Fond farewell. Ozu's Diaries. Yasujiro Ozu and the taste of sake
Notes:
880-02 Ryū Chishū, Iwashita Shima, Sada Keiji, Okada Mariko, Yoshida Teruo. Originally produced as motion picture in 1962. Program notes on container insert include an essay, "A fond farewell", by film scholar Geoff Andrew and an essay, "Ozu's diaries", by film scholar Donald Richie. Special features: Optional audio commentary by film scholar David Bordwell; excerpts from 1978 French television program, "Yasujiro Ozu and the taste of sake" featuring film critics Michel Ciment and Georges Perec discussing Ozu's work (15 min.); original theatrical trailer (2 min.), original extended theatrical trailer (3 min.)
Summary:
After living alone with his daughter for years, a widower must learn how to let her go, letting her be free to move on with her life, by arranging a marriage for her.
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