4 Movies Starring Shin Saburi

The Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family

The Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1982-05-11

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

105 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (648 Reviews)

Director:

Yasujirè Ozu

Genres:

Drama

Fullplot:

When the patriarch of the Toda family suddenly dies, his widow discovers that he has left her with nothing but debt and married children who are unwilling to support her--except for her most thoughtful son, just returned from China.

Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice

Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1964-11-20

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

116 min

IMDB Ratings:

(1244 Reviews)

Director:

Yasujirè Ozu

Genres:

Drama

Fullplot:

Takeo, a capricious wife from Tokyo high-society, is bored by her dull husband, a quiet and reliable company executive raised in the country (Shin Saburi) After a crisis, she understands better his true value. A parallel sub-plot shows her niece rebelling against the tradition of arranged marriages.

Equinox Flower

Equinox Flower

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1977-06-01

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

118 min

IMDB Ratings:

8.1 (1988 Reviews)

Director:

Yasujirè Ozu

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Ton Satomi (original story)

Yasujirè Ozu (screenplay)

Kègo Noda (screenplay)

Fullplot:

A business man is often approached by friends for advice and help regarding marriage as well as family and romantic relationships. He is always very calmly and objectively able to give great insight and assistance to these particular situations. However, when it comes time for him to be objective regarding his oldest daughter, he finds it very difficult...

Kaseki

Kaseki

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1976-09-09

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

200 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (84 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Shun Inagaki (screenplay)

Yasushi Inoue (novel)

Takeshi Yoshida (screenplay)

Fullplot:

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