A Story of Floating Weeds
浮草物語
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.
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STORY OF FLOATING WEEDS (Ukikusa monogatari), 1934
Type: Clip • Published 2011-04-04
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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
Mitsumura Ikebe
Villager
Munenobu Yui
Chishū Ryū
Shouting Audience Member (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasujirō Ozu, Tadao Ikeda
- Original Title
- 浮草物語
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasujirō Ozu
Yasujirō Ozu, Tadao Ikeda
Hideo Shigehara
Hideo Shigehara
Department Leadership Roster
Tadao Ikeda
Writer
Yasujirō Ozu
Director
Hideo Shigehara
Director of Photography
Hideo Shigehara
Editor
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What is A Story of Floating Weeds about?
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.
Who directed A Story of Floating Weeds?
A Story of Floating Weeds was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Who stars in A Story of Floating Weeds?
The principal cast of A Story of Floating Weeds includes Takeshi Sakamoto, Chōko Iida, Kōji Mitsui, Emiko Yagumo, Yoshiko Tsubouchi.
When was A Story of Floating Weeds released and how long is it?
A Story of Floating Weeds was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.