The End of Summer

The End of Summer

Directed by Yasujirō Ozu

Produced by Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd., TOHO

1961103 min7.5 / 10

A contemplative family drama set in postwar Japan that explores aging, desire, and the tensions between tradition and personal longing through the discovery of an old man's secret romance.

The family of an older man who runs a small sake brewery become concerned with his finances and his health after they discover him visiting an old mistress from his youth.

Questions people ask

  • Is The End of Summer violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The End of Summer sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is The End of Summer scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The End of Summer easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does The End of Summer end with hope? 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.

72/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity53

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise78

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The End of Summer

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The End of Summer

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The End of Summer, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The End of Summer, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The End of Summer, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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