An Autumn Afternoon (2 Disc Set)
(1962) [PG]

Alarmed by the pathetic state of his old teacher's daughter—the young woman has sacrificed herself to take care of her father and now passed the age of marriage—the aging salaryman Hirayama realises that he must find his daughter Michiko a husband. His son Koichi understands that Michiko is...  More

Early Summer (Plus added feature: "What Did the Lady Forget?")
(1951) [G]

The Mamiya family are seeking a husband for their daughter, Noriko. But Noriko, played by the extraordinary Setsuko Hara, is a modern woman and has ideas of her own. She is not particularly enthusiastic about marrying—even mocking her married friends—but, when her brother proposes a potential...  More

Ohayo (Good Morning)
(1959) [G]

When their parents refuse to buy them a television, two young boys rebel by taking a vow of silence. Their oath becomes a community issue when they refuse to even say good morning - or, "ohayo!" - to their parents' friends, causing a neighbourhood quarrel. This remake of I Was Born But... is...  More

Late Spring
(1949) [G]

27-year-old Noriko lives with her beloved father in the suburbs of Tokyo. Recently recovered from an illness which developed during World War II, Noriko has no interest in marriage, enjoying the quiet, comfortable life she shares with her father in their house. But when Noriko’s aunt—refusing...  More

The Flavour of Green Tea over Rice
(1952) [G]

Takeo, a bored and flighty socialite, is sick of her dull husband: an uninspiring yet reliable company executive who was raised in the country. Cruelly referring to him as "Dull-chan", Takeo leaves for a giggly weekend away with some girlfriends, where they swap stories about their boring...  More

Tokyo Story : Restored and Remastered
(1953) [PG]

An elderly couple travel from rural Japan to Tokyo on a once-in-a-lifetime visit to their adult children. On arrival, they discover the burgeoning capital and the priorities of their family are distinctly different to their expectations. Exploring the burdens of age and family, and the conflicts...  More