An autumn afternoon = Sanma no aji

Author

Kōgo Noda

Call Number

• DVD FOREIGN (CEN)

Edition

Special ed. ; full screen version.

Languages

Japanese dialogue; optional English subtitles.

Performers

Ryū Chishū, Iwashita Shima, Sada Keiji, Okada Mariko, Yoshida Teruo.

Publication Information

[Irvington, NY] : The Criterion Collection, 2008.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (113 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Rating: Not rated.

Summary

After living alone with his daughter for years, a widower must learn how to let her go, letting her be free to move on with her life, by arranging a marriage for her.

Notes

Originally released as motion picture in 1962.

Accompanied by a booklet featuring new essays by film scholars Geoff Andrew and Donald Richie.

Special features: Audio commentary; Excerpts from 1978 French television program, "Yasujiro Ozu and the taste of sake"; theatrical trailers. New, restored high-definition digital transfer.