Early Spring

U rating

Shoji (Ryu Ikebe) and his wife Masako (Chikage Awashima), struggle with a family tragedy in Ozu's salaryman melodrama.

Made after Tokyo Story (1953), Early Spring focuses on the problems of young couple Shoji (Ryu Ikebe) and his wife Masako (Chikage Awashima), as they struggle with a family tragedy. When Shoji's interest turns to the office flirt, the couple's fragile peace is threatened.

U rating

This film is certified U

Contains very mild references to infidelity