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Features two Yasujiro Ozu films. 'Record Of A Tenement Gentleman' tells the story of a young boy who, abandoned by his father, strikes up a friendship with a local widower. In 'Flavour Of Green Tea Over Rice' a couple set about livening up their banal marriage. Read more

Starring Chouko Iida, Hohi Aoki, Shin Saburi, Michiyo Kogure
Director Yasujiro Ozu
Genres Drama, World Cinema

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Ozu - Vol. 2

Features two Yasujiro Ozu films. 'Record Of A Tenement Gentleman' tells the story of a young boy who, abandoned by his father, strikes up a friendship with a local widower. In 'Flavour Of Green Tea Over Rice' a couple set about livening up their banal marriage.

Starring Chouko Iida, Hohi Aoki, Shin Saburi, Michiyo Kogure
Director Yasujiro Ozu
Studio PALISADES TARTAN
Run time DVD: 3 hrs 10 mins
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Genres Drama, World Cinema
Language Japanese
Subtitles English
Released DVD: 27 Jun 2005
Format DVD

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  • If you watch an Ozu film without subtitles, believe me, you understand what the characters are saying.

    • Jim Jarmusch
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

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  • 27 out of 28 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Flavour of Green Tea Over Rice

    Flavour of Green Tea Over Rice is an honest and beautifully observed tale of a marriage that has ground to halt. Touching and honest but also filled with humour and vivacity, this film is a real delight. Great dialogue, flawless performances and Ozu’s masterful direction make the film a truly absorbing and rewarding experience. It may not be as well known as Tokyo Story and Late Spring but by no means is this a minor work. Anyone already familiar with Ozu’s delicate style will love both this and Record of a Tenemant Gentleman; and those who have yet to experience the work of one of the true greats of cinema could do worse than begin here.

      • K from Staffordshire
      • Posted 15 Feb 2006 13:01

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Just my cup of Green Tea!

    If you're familiar with Ozu, then you'll know what to expect: a superficially gentle, very polite examination of human relationships and feelings, that is actually quite profound.

    Perhaps it's not quite like this in Japan now (certainly not in most contemporary Japanese films!), but this is from an age of manners, respect and self-respect.

    Don't expect high (melo-)drama in the Hollywood style, Ozu is far too subtle for that. But this is the work of a master.

    Seeing Japan as it was, before it became so materialistic and consumerist, is also fascinating.

    Highly recommended.

      • A customer from England
      • Posted 04 Sep 2007 21:20

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      Features two Yasujiro Ozu films. 'Record Of A Tenement Gentleman' tells the story of a young boy who, abandoned by his father, strikes up a friendship with a local widower. In 'Flavour Of Green Tea Over Rice' a couple set about livening up their banal marriage....