
A Story of Floating Weeds
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu
Produced by Shochiku
A melancholic drama of familial rupture and romantic entanglement, where an aging actor's return to his past unravels the lives of those bound to him.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is A Story of Floating Weeds sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Does A Story of Floating Weeds end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is A Story of Floating Weeds violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is A Story of Floating Weeds scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is A Story of Floating Weeds easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like A Story of Floating Weeds
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Story of Floating Weeds
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Story of Floating Weeds, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Story of Floating Weeds, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Story of Floating Weeds, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































