Plot — What is Early Summer about?
In postwar Tokyo, Noriko lives with her extended family. Although she enjoys her career and her social life, her more traditional family worries about her single marital status at the advanced age of 28. 40-year-old business associate Takako proposes, Noriko's family press her into accepting, but when her widowed childhood friend Kenkichi returns to the neighborhood, she finds her heart leading in another direction.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1951 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 125 min |
| Audience Score | 79% (7.9/10, 218 votes) |
Early Summer — FAQ
Is Early Summer worth watching? Early Summer holds a 7.9/10 rating from 218 viewers. In postwar Tokyo, Noriko lives with her extended family. Although she enjoys her career and her social life, her more traditional family worries about her single marital status at the advanced age of 28. 40-year-old busi
Who directed Early Summer? Directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Who is in the cast of Early Summer? It stars Setsuko Hara, Chishū Ryū, Chikage Awashima, Kuniko Miyake, Ichirō Sugai, Chieko Higashiyama and more.
Where can I stream Early Summer? You can stream Early Summer on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability may vary by region.
When did Early Summer release? It released in 1951.
