

A Story of Floating Weeds
1934-11-23 · 86 min · ★ 7.2
An aging actor returns to a small town with his troupe and reunites with his former lover and illegitimate son, a scenario that enrages his current mistress and results in heartbreak for all.
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- Directors
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Production companies
- Shochiku
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
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Takeshi SakamotoKihachi
Chōko IidaOtsune
Kōji MitsuiShinkichi
Emiko YagumoOtaka
Yoshiko TsubouchiOtoki
Tomio AokiTomio
Reikō TaniTomio's Father
Seiji NishimuraKichi
Chishū RyūShouting Audience Member (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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