The New York Times by A.O. Scott
That it is more -- a small masterpiece, perfect in design and execution -- almost goes without saying, but the film’s profundity and its charm go hand in hand.
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Japan · 1932
1h 31m
Director Yasujirō Ozu
Starring Tomio Aoki, Tatsuo Saitô, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Hideo Sugawara
Genre Comedy, Drama
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When a family moves to a new town, two young brothers find themselves at odds with the other boys in their new school and begin to plot ways to climb the social ladder. Meanwhile, their father struggles getting ahead in his new mid-level managerial job.
The New York Times by A.O. Scott
That it is more -- a small masterpiece, perfect in design and execution -- almost goes without saying, but the film’s profundity and its charm go hand in hand.
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