
I Graduated, But...
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu
Produced by Shochiku, Shochiku Kinema (Kamata)
A silent-era comedy-drama about a young couple navigating unemployment and marital strain, balancing humor with the genuine hardship of economic precarity.
Tetsuo Nomoto, a young college graduate tries to find a decent job by himself. Later on, he will marry his girlfriend, Machiko, whom he hides the fact that he has no job. Hardships come quickly, which forces Machiko to find a job in a bar.
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Is I Graduated, But... violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is I Graduated, But... scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is I Graduated, But... sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is I Graduated, But... easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Does I Graduated, But... end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like I Graduated, But...
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as I Graduated, But...
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like I Graduated, But..., But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like I Graduated, But..., But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like I Graduated, But..., But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































