秋刀魚の味 ( Sanma no Aji ), meaning "The Taste of Sanma". Release Date: November 18, 1962.
The film follows (Chishū Ryū), an aging widower and Navy veteran living in postwar Tokyo with his unmarried 24-year-old daughter, Michiko (Shima Iwashita), and younger son. While content with Michiko managing his household, a chance encounter with a former teacher—who lives in poverty with a now-embittered daughter he never married off—forces Shūhei to realize his own selfishness. He decides to arrange a marriage for Michiko, leading to a poignant exploration of loneliness, modernization, and the inevitable passage of time. Key Cast and Crew Director / Writer Yasujirō Ozu Co-Writer Kōgo Noda Shūhei Hirayama Chishū Ryū Michiko Hirayama Shima Iwashita Kōichi Hirayama Keiji Sada Akiko Hirayama Mariko Okada Seitarō Sakuma Eijirō Tōno Subtitle and Audio Details (Blu-ray Editions) subtitle An Autumn Afternoon 1962.BluRay.720p.A...
It is widely considered one of Ozu's finest works and a "perfect curtain" to his career. 秋刀魚の味 ( Sanma no Aji ), meaning "The
You can find more details and official versions at The Criterion Collection or the BFI Shop . While content with Michiko managing his household, a
The Japanese soundtrack is typically presented in LPCM 1.0 (Criterion) or LPCM 2.0 (BFI).
Modern Blu-ray versions feature "improved" English subtitles and high-definition color presentations that highlight Ozu’s signature red-accented color palette. Critical Reception
The Blu-ray versions (such as the 720p or 1080p rips from major publishers) generally include: