A Story of Floating Weeds

Yasujiro Ozu's 1934 silent classic tells the story of an aging actor (Takeshi Sakamoto) who returns to a small town with his troupe and reunites with his former lover (Chouko Iida) and illegitimate son (Koji Mitsui), a scenario that enrages his current mistress (Rieko Yagumo) and results in heartbreak for all. A STORY OF FLOATING WEEDS offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of one of cinema's greatest directors.