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Ep. 109: Ozu’s Noriko Trilogy

We examine Yasujirō Ozu's tranquil thematic trilogy about the domestic and social struggles of postwar Japan.

Logan Sowash ,  Andy Carr
By Logan Sowash ,  Andy Carr

Show Notes

Familial duty, societal expectations, and the changing of the seasons. Logan & Andy dial back the clock to post-WWII Japan to talk about Yasujirō Ozu’s NORIKO TRILOGY – a triptych about domestic life, each one centered around a different woman named Noriko, always played by the effervescent Setsuko Hara. Sit and take in the tranquility of the Japanese countryside as we discuss 1949’s Late Spring, 1951’s Early Summer, and 1953’s Tokyo Story.

With the trilogy sharing similar casts, settings, and subject matter, how does each one distinguish itself thematically? How does the trifecta of Ozu, Hara, and actor Chishū Ryū shift between each film? And just how many films did Ozu name after seasons?! Find out on this serene new episode of ODD TRILOGIES!

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Freelance writer out of Indianapolis. Co-host of Odd Trilogies podcast. Whether it's films or television, I'm always down to watch!

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Wishes he could forego sleep to watch more movies. Besides co-hosting Odd Trilogies and writing reviews, Andy builds Gundam models, loves on his three cats, and spends way too much time managing his Plex server. You can follow his movie-watching habits on Letterboxd.

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