One of the last films from this master. Typically understated, this revolved around the decision of a widower to sacrifice his own well-being and marry off his 24 year old daughter. As always, the emotions of the characters are intense but subtly played...real-life happiness and misery are at stake here but it's all depicted under the surface.
All his usual techniques, actors and tropes are here and serve as a fitting summary of his oeuvre. He has been called the depictor of the Japanese soul...whether true or not he has left us a priceless body of work.
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