Equinox Flower(1958)
彼岸花
Equinox Flower Synopsis
Wataru's outwardly liberal views on marriage are severely tested when his daughter declares her love for a coworker and is adamant to live her own way, instead of agreeing to an arranged marriage. Outwitted by his female relatives, Hirayama stubbornly refuses to admit defeat.
Equinox Flower (1958) is a comedy and drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, released on September 7, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Shin Saburi, Kinuyo Tanaka, Ineko Arima and Yoshiko Kuga. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 168 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Writers:
- Ton Satomi, Kōgo Noda, Yasujirō Ozu
- Producers:
- Shizuo Yamanouchi
- Cinematographer:
- Yûharu Atsuta
- Composer:
- Takanobu Saitō
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Equinox Flower (1958) Trailer
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Equinox Flower Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shin Saburi
as Wataru Hirayama
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Kiyoko Hirayama
Ineko Arima
as Setsuko Hirayama
Yoshiko Kuga
as Fumiko Mikami
Keiji Sada
as Masahiko Taniguchi
Teiji Takahashi
as Shotaru Kondo
Miyuki Kuwano
as Hisako Hirayama
Chishū Ryū
as Shukichi Mikami
Chieko Naniwa
as Hatsu Sasaki
Fujiko Yamamoto
as Yukiko Sasaki
Fumio Watanabe
as Ichiro Nagamura
Nobuo Nakamura
as Toshihiko Kawai
Key crew
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, written by Ton Satomi, Kōgo Noda and Yasujirō Ozu, produced by Shizuo Yamanouchi.
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Equinox Flower Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 168 ratings.
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Equinox Flower – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Equinox Flower online?
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Equinox Flower (1958) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Equinox Flower?
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The main cast of Equinox Flower (1958) includes Shin Saburi, Kinuyo Tanaka, Ineko Arima, Yoshiko Kuga and Keiji Sada. 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 Equinox Flower released?
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Equinox Flower was released on September 7, 1958 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Equinox Flower worth watching?
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Equinox Flower (1958) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 168 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.
Is there a trailer for Equinox Flower?
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Yes. The official Equinox Flower trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.