Ozu’s deep farewell bow united him one last time with actor Chishū Ryū—they made a staggering 50 movies together. Their shared cinematic journey concludes with this beautifully composed and contemplative character study of a widower who must not only accept change but become its agent, committing to marrying off his daughter Shima Iwashita even if that results in an empty nest.

In Japanese with English subtitles