Equinox Flower (1958)

Equinox Flower (1958) poster

Wataru Hirayama's outwardly liberal views on marriage are severely tested when his daughter declares that she is in love with a coworker and is adamant to live life her own way, instead of agreeing to an arranged marriage. Outwitted by his female relatives, Hirayama stubbornly refuses to admit defeat.

Director: Yasujirō Ozu
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 118 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Takanobu Saitō
Cinematography: Yûharu Atsuta
Editing: Yoshiyasu Hamamura
Production: Shochiku
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster

Keywords

daughter, tradition, wedding, father daughter conflict, shōwa era (1926-89)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equinox Flower about?
Wataru Hirayama's outwardly liberal views on marriage are severely tested when his daughter declares that she is in love with a coworker and is adamant to live life her own way, instead of agreeing to an arranged marriage. Outwitted by his female relatives, Hirayama stubbornly refuses to admit defeat.
Who directed Equinox Flower?
Equinox Flower was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Who stars in Equinox Flower?
Equinox Flower stars Shin Saburi, Kinuyo Tanaka, Ineko Arima, Yoshiko Kuga, Keiji Sada, Teiji Takahashi.
How long is Equinox Flower?
Equinox Flower has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is Equinox Flower?
Equinox Flower is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was Equinox Flower produced?
Equinox Flower was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Equinox Flower?
The themes of Equinox Flower include: Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.