Floating Weeds (1959) follows Komajuro (Ganjiro Nakamura), the leader of a wandering theater group that specializes in affordable kabuki performances in rural areas. His companion, Sumiko, remains devoted to him, as do the other seasoned performers. The troupe reaches a coastal town, where Komajuro visits a woman named Oyoshi (Haruko Sugimura), who manages a sake bar. Oyoshi had given birth to Komajuro's son years ago. Now, Kiyoshi (Hiroshi Kawaguchi), a handsome young man working at the post office, believes Komajuro to be his uncle. Komajuro is proud of his son but reluctant to reveal his true parentage, wanting to keep the secret hidden. However, Sumiko uncovers the truth.
Credits
Direction Yasujirō Ozu
Cast Ganjiro Nakamura · Haruko Sugimura · Hiroshi Kawaguchi · Machiko Kyô · Ayako Wakao · Hitomi Nozoe · Chishu Ryu · Koji Mitsui · Haruo Tanaka
Soundtrack Takinori Saito
Screenplay Yasujirō Ozu · Kogo Noda
Cinematography Kazuo Miyagawa
Technical sheet
Title Floating Weeds
Original title Ukigusa (Floating Weeds)
Also known as Drifting Weeds
Year 1959
Type Movie
Length 128 min.
Country Japan
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