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Equinox Flower
JAPAN · 1958

Equinox Flower

Yasujiro Ozu
generational conflict marriage and autonomy patriarchal tradition vs modernity family dynamics stubborn pride
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Synopsis

Wataru's outwardly liberal views on marriage are severely tested when his daughter declares her love for a coworker and is adamant to live her own way, instead of agreeing to an arranged marriage. Outwitted by his female relatives, Hirayama stubbornly refuses to admit defeat.

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