Tokyo Story (1953)
I am late to the Yasujiro Ozu party. Tokyo Story (1953) is the second film of his that I’ve watched and loved. His films are quiet and also universal. You wouldn’t think a post-World War II movie from Japan would be so relatable. But this story about family and aging parents speaks to everyone. An old couple who lives in the country go to Tokyo to visit their children. Their son is a doctor and their daughter runs a beauty shop. They seem to be having a good visit, but as the days go on you see that in living their own lives, their children have no time for them. The only exception being their daughter in law, who gives up her day off to show them around and give them a nice meal. The very sad ending makes you appreciate what you have. Treasure your parents while you have them.
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