A Story of Floating Weeds

A Story of Floating Weeds

Directed by Yasujirō Ozu

Produced by Shochiku

193486 min7.2 / 10

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.

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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59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity41

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise62

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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