The Flavour of Green Tea over Rice Ochazuke no aji

Yasujirō Ozu / Japan / 1952 / 115 min / Japanese

A rarely screened gem by one of the greatest directors of all time, created in his most acclaimed late period. Shot in Ozu's signature subtle style and spiced with humour and satire, the film portrays the life of a couple trapped in a joyless marriage in post-war Tokyo. Digitally restored version.

cast Shin Saburi, Michiyo Kogure, Koji Tsuruta, Chishu Ryu, Chikage Awashima

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