TEASER: Tokyo Story (1953)

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In this episode we visit the monochrome dreamscape of Tokyo Story, a cornerstone of Japanese cinema from the sublime mind of Yasujiro Ozu and Kôgo Noda. In this serene picture, Ozu eloquently sketches a narrative that creatively mirrors the postwar societal transformation of Japan. Discover why Tokyo Story carves its imprint on the cinematic landscape quietly, yet effectively. A story of an aging couple, their adult children, and the complex exchanges that reveal their contrasting perspectives. Contextualized within the trajectory of changing societal norms, this gentle narrative gnaws at the very soul of traditional Japanese culture. Come with us through the clamoring cityscape of post-war Tokyo and discover a universal beauty in this singular tale of tradition.