A Story of Floating Weeds

A Story of Floating Weeds

1934 · 86 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama

An aging actor returns to a small town with his troupe and reunites with his former lover and illegitimate son, a scenario that enrages his current mistress and results in heartbreak for all.

Directed by Yasujirō Ozu · Written by Yasujirō Ozu

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