Early Summer(1951)
麦秋
Early Summer Synopsis
In postwar Tokyo, Noriko lives with her extended family. Although she enjoys her career and her social life, her more traditional family worries about her single marital status at the advanced age of 28. 40-year-old business associate Takako proposes, Noriko's family press her into accepting, but when her widowed childhood friend Kenkichi returns to the neighborhood, she finds her heart leading in another direction.
Early Summer (1951) is a drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, released on October 3, 1951 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Setsuko Hara, Chishū Ryū, Chikage Awashima and Kuniko Miyake. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 214 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Writers:
- Kōgo Noda, Yasujirō Ozu
- Producers:
- Takeshi Yamamoto
- Cinematographer:
- Yûharu Atsuta
- Composer:
- Senji Ito
- Production:
- Shochiku, Shochiku Ofuna Film Studio
- Status:
- Released
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Early Summer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Setsuko Hara
as Noriko Mamiya
Chishū Ryū
as Koichi Mamiya
Chikage Awashima
as Aya Tamura
Kuniko Miyake
as Fumiko Mamiya
Ichirō Sugai
as Shukichi Mamiya
Chieko Higashiyama
as Shige Mamiya
Haruko Sugimura
as Tami Yabe
Kuniko Igawa
as Takako
Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi
as Kenkichi Yabe
Shūji Sano
as Sotaro Satake
Toyo Takahashi
as Nobu Tamura
Seiji Miyaguchi
as Nishiwaki
Key crew
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, written by Kōgo Noda and Yasujirō Ozu, produced by Takeshi Yamamoto.
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Early Summer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 214 ratings.
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Early Summer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Early Summer online?
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Early Summer (1951) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Early Summer?
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The main cast of Early Summer (1951) includes Setsuko Hara, Chishū Ryū, Chikage Awashima, Kuniko Miyake and Ichirō Sugai. 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 Early Summer released?
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Early Summer was released on October 3, 1951 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Early Summer worth watching?
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Early Summer (1951) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 214 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 Early Summer?
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