The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice

The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice

Directed by Yasujirō Ozu

Produced by Shochiku

1952116 min7.5 / 10

A delicate, observational study of marital discord and reconciliation between two incompatible people, grounded in post-war Japanese domestic life and social expectations.

The arranged marriage between a capricious woman from Tokyo high society and a quiet rustic man is tested by a marital crisis.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Does The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity49

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Surprise86

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Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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