‘Late Autumn’: Finding Grace in the Rhythms of Change

Director Yasujiro Ozu looks at family dynamics in a time of prosperity with this gentle, reflective film.
‘Late Autumn’: Finding Grace in the Rhythms of Change
Ayako Miwa (Yoko Tsukasa), in “Late Autumn.” Shochiku
Ian Kane
Updated:
0:00

NR | 2h 8m | Comedy, Drama | 1973

There’s a slow ache that settles in when a once-noisy home begins to fall silent. Children grow older, daily routines fade, and parents are left to adjust to the gradual retreat of shared time. These periods aren’t usually marked by drama or crisis. These times arrive gently, with a kind of stillness that can feel both natural and unexpectedly lonely.

Ian Kane
Ian Kane
Author
Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.