Summary
Any fan ofYasujiro Ozuhas the face ofSetsuko Haraburned into their memory.
What Is the Noriko Trilogy About?
She refuses, fearful that he won’t be able to take care of himself without a woman around.
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After the wedding, Shukichi sits alone, devastated by the loss of his daughter.
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But Tomi gets sick on the train, and dies at home surrounded by her family.
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He encourages her to remarry, telling her it pains him to see her alone.
“If people want something else, they should go to the restaurants and shops.
And it’s understandable why he so often featured Hara at the center of these delicate tales.
The film examines the dynamics of family, marriage, and individual autonomy.
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Originally released in 1951, this Japanese drama follows Noriko, a 28-year-old woman who lives with her extended family in post-war Japan. As her family pressures her to marry, Noriko grapples with the decision to conform to societal expectations or follow her own path, which may not align with her family’s wishes. The film examines the dynamics of family, marriage, and individual autonomy.
