Passing Fancy(1933)
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Passing Fancy Synopsis
In Depression-era Tokyo, a struggling middle-aged single father with a young son comes across a homeless young lady and convinces a bar owner to take her in.
Passing Fancy (1933) is a comedy and drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, released on September 7, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Takeshi Sakamoto, Tomio Aoki, Nobuko Fushimi and Den Obinata. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Writers:
- Yasujirō Ozu, Tadao Ikeda
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Passing Fancy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takeshi Sakamoto
as Kihachi
Tomio Aoki
as Tomio
Nobuko Fushimi
as Harue
Den Obinata
as Jiro
Chōko Iida
as Otome
Reikō Tani
as Barber
Seiji Nishimura
as Professor
- Seiichi Katô
Seiichi Katô
as Tomio's Classmate
- Ryūji Ishiyama
Ryūji Ishiyama
as Factory Owner
Chishū Ryū
as Man on Boat
Hideo Sugawara
as Boy Taunting Tomio
Key crew
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, written by Yasujirō Ozu and Tadao Ikeda.
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Passing Fancy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 29 ratings.
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Passing Fancy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Passing Fancy online?
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Passing Fancy (1933) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Passing Fancy?
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The main cast of Passing Fancy (1933) includes Takeshi Sakamoto, Tomio Aoki, Nobuko Fushimi, Den Obinata and Chōko Iida. The film was directed by Yasujirō Ozu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Passing Fancy released?
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Passing Fancy was released on September 7, 1933 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Passing Fancy worth watching?
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Passing Fancy (1933) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.