880-02 Iida Chōko, Himori Shinʼichi, Hayama Masao, Tsubouchi Yoshiko. Original story by Yasujiro Ozu (as James Maki). Originally released as a motion picture in 1936. 880-04 "Mohara-shiki shisutemu = Animatonal [sic.]" A foreign film (Japan). Special features: video interviews with film scholars Tadao Sato, David Bordwell, and Kristin Thompson; new and improved English subtitle translations; booklet features an essay by critic and historian Tony Rayns, an appreciation of actor Chishu Ryu by Japanese film scholar Donald Richie, and comments by Ryu on director Yasujiro Ozu.
Summary:
The story examines the motherly love of a peasant woman who gives up everything so that her son can receive education in Tokyo. Ten years later, the mother pays her son a visit in Tokyo, believing that he has become a successful young man. However, upon arrival, she is bitterly disappointed to find out that her son is working as a night-school teacher and living in poverty with his family.
Series:
The Criterion collection ; 524 The Criterion collection ; 525
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