Late Spring(1949)
晩春
Late Spring Synopsis
Noriko is perfectly happy living at home with her widowed father, Shukichi, and has no plans to marry -- that is, until her aunt Masa convinces Shukichi that unless he marries off his 27-year-old daughter soon, she will likely remain alone for the rest of her life. When Noriko resists Masa's matchmaking, Shukichi is forced to deceive his daughter and sacrifice his own happiness to do what he believes is right.
Late Spring (1949) is a drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, released on September 13, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Chishū Ryū, Setsuko Hara, Yumeji Tsukioka and Haruko Sugimura. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 493 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Writers:
- Kōgo Noda, Kazuo Hirotsu, Yasujirō Ozu
- Producers:
- Takeshi Yamamoto
- Cinematographer:
- Yûharu Atsuta
- Composer:
- Senji Ito
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Late Spring (1949) Trailer
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Late Spring Videos & Clips
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Three Reasons: Late Spring
Featurette
"It's pointless to have a daughter" - Late Spring (1949, Yasujiro Ozu)
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Late Spring Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chishū Ryū
as Shukichi Somiya
Setsuko Hara
as Noriko Somiya
Yumeji Tsukioka
as Aya Kitagawa
Haruko Sugimura
as Masa Taguchi
- Hōhi Aoki
Hōhi Aoki
as Katsuyoshi
Jun Usami
as Shuichi Hattori
Kuniko Miyake
as Akiko Miwa
Masao Mishima
as Jo Onodera
Yoshiko Tsubouchi
as Kiku
Yōko Katsuragi
as Misako
Toyo Takahashi
as Shige
- Jun Tanizaki
Jun Tanizaki
as Seizo Hayashi
Key crew
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, written by Kōgo Noda, Kazuo Hirotsu and Yasujirō Ozu, produced by Takeshi Yamamoto.
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Late Spring Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 493 ratings.
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Late Spring – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Late Spring online?
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Late Spring (1949) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Late Spring?
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The main cast of Late Spring (1949) includes Chishū Ryū, Setsuko Hara, Yumeji Tsukioka, Haruko Sugimura and Hōhi Aoki. 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 Late Spring released?
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Late Spring was released on September 13, 1949 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Late Spring worth watching?
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Late Spring (1949) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 493 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Late Spring?
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Yes. The official Late Spring trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.