The Only Son
一人息子
Japan • 1936
Director
#525Criterion Collection →Synopsis
Yasujiro Ozu’s first talkie, the uncommonly poignant THE ONLY SON is among the Japanese director’s greatest works. In its simple story about a good-natured mother who gives up everything to ensure her son’s education and future, Ozu touches on universal themes of sacrifice, family, love, and disappointment. Spanning many years, THE ONLY SON is a family portrait in miniature, shot and edited with its maker’s customary exquisite control.
Synopsis
Yasujiro Ozu’s first talkie, the uncommonly poignant THE ONLY SON is among the Japanese director’s greatest works. In its simple story about a good-natured mother who gives up everything to ensure her son’s education and future, Ozu touches on universal themes of sacrifice, family, love, and disappointment. Spanning many years, THE ONLY SON is a family portrait in miniature, shot and edited with its maker’s customary exquisite control.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorYasujirō Ozu
CinematographerShôjirô Sugimoto
ComposerSenji Ito
EditorHideo Mohara, Eiichi Hasegawa
Cast
Chōko Iidaas Tsune Nonomiya
Shinichi Himorias Ryosuke Ninomiya
Masao Hayamaas Young Ryosuke
Yoshiko Tsubouchias Sugiko
Mitsuko Yoshikawaas Otaka
Chishū Ryūas Teacher Okubo