Movie

A Story of Floating Weeds

★ 7.2(65)19341h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Yasujirō Ozu
Release date: 1934-11-23
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shochiku

About A Story of Floating Weeds

A Story of Floating Weeds is a 1934 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Yasujirō Ozu, starring Takeshi Sakamoto, Chōko Iida and Kōji Mitsui. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 65 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Story of Floating Weeds in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An aging actor returns to a small town with his troupe and reunites with his former lover and illegitimate son, a scenario that enrages his current mistress and results in heartbreak for all.

Cast

Takeshi Sakamoto

Kihachi

Chōko Iida

Otsune

Kōji Mitsui

Shinkichi

Emiko Yagumo

Otaka

Yoshiko Tsubouchi

Otoki

Tomio Aoki

Tomio

Reikō Tani

Tomio's Father

Seiji Nishimura

Kichi

Nagamasa Yamada

Mā kō

Kiyoshi Aono

Sword trainer

Mitsuru Wakamiya

Station attendant

Mariko Aoyama

Barber's landlady

Themes & keywords

revengefamily abandonmentmistresstrainunknown fathersilent filmaging actorpaternity revealedmale bondingfinancial ruinillegitimate sontheater troupejapanese mankabukistarting over

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Story of Floating Weeds in United Arab Emirates?+

A Story of Floating Weeds is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Story of Floating Weeds on Netflix?+

A Story of Floating Weeds is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is A Story of Floating Weeds?+

A Story of Floating Weeds has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in A Story of Floating Weeds?+

A Story of Floating Weeds stars Takeshi Sakamoto, Chōko Iida, Kōji Mitsui, Emiko Yagumo and Yoshiko Tsubouchi.

When did A Story of Floating Weeds come out?+

A Story of Floating Weeds is a 1934 movie directed by Yasujirō Ozu.

What genre is A Story of Floating Weeds?+

A Story of Floating Weeds is Drama film.

Who directed A Story of Floating Weeds?+

A Story of Floating Weeds was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.