Most of Yasujirô Ozu’s output is a blind spot for me but, from what I have seen, I understand that quiet familial and marital discord is pretty common in his work. And yet it’s a testament to his power as...
Title: Flavor of Green Tea over Rice Year: 1952 Director: Yasujirô Ozu Cast: Michiyo Kogure, Shin Saburi, Kôji Tsuruta, Chikage Awashima, Keiko Tsushima Synopsis: Mokichi (Saburi) and Taeko (Kogure) are in the throes of an unhappy marriage. Their niece, Setsuko,...
