The Only Son

U rating

Ozu's first sound film is a powerful tale of sacrifice and hope set against the backdrop of depression-era Japan.

Ozu's first sound film is a powerful tale of sacrifice and hope set against the backdrop of depression-era Japan. Otsune Nonomiya (Choko Lida) works long hours in a silk factory to fund her son Ryosuke's college education in Tokyo. But when she visits him to see his new life she finds some very startling surprises.

U rating

This film is certified U

Contains no material likely to offend or harm