
Floating Weeds
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu
Produced by Daiei Film
A melancholic drama about an aging actor's return to his past love and illegitimate son, exploring themes of abandonment, paternity, and the destructive consequences of unresolved relationships.
A theater troupe master's visit with his old flame unintentionally sets off a chain of unexpected events with devastating consequences.
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Questions people ask
Is Floating Weeds sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Does Floating Weeds end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Floating Weeds violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Floating Weeds scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is Floating Weeds easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Floating Weeds, and what each one shares →
Like Floating Weeds
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Floating Weeds
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Floating Weeds, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Floating Weeds, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Floating Weeds, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































