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Early Summer

1951 · 125 min · Director: Yasujirō Ozu

Early Summer (1951) is a drama film, directed by Yasujirō Ozu. It stars Setsuko Hara and Chishū Ryū. The 125-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.

What Early Summer Is About

In postwar Tokyo, Noriko lives with her extended family and is content with her job and her life. But at twenty eight she is still unmarried, which troubles both her family and her employer, and he proposes a forty year old friend as a suitable match. While everyone works on persuading her, her childhood friend Kenkichi moves back into the neighbourhood. Yasujirō Ozu stages the decision not as a scene of rebellion but inside a conversation around a table. Setsuko Hara plays Noriko.

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What is Early Summer about?

In postwar Tokyo, Noriko lives with her extended family and is content with her job and her life. But at twenty eight she is still unmarried, which troubles both her family and her employer, and he proposes a forty year old friend as a suitable match.

Where can I watch Early Summer?

Early Summer is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Early Summer?

Early Summer runs for 125 minutes (2h 5m).

When did Early Summer come out?

Early Summer was released in 1951.

Who directed Early Summer?

Early Summer was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.

Who stars in Early Summer?

Early Summer stars Setsuko Hara, Chishū Ryū, Chikage Awashima, Kuniko Miyake.

What is Early Summer's rating?

Early Summer holds 8.0/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 83 out of 100.

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