Passing fancy
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Genre
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Label
Passing fancy
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
Passing fancy
Oclc number
900275441
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Originally produced by Criterion Collection/Janus Films in 1933
Runtime
100
Summary
The first of many films featuring the endearing single-dad Kihachi (played wonderfully by Takeshi Sakamoto), Passing fancy is a humorous and heartfelt study of a close, if fraught, father-son relationship. With an ever more sophisticated visual style and understanding of fragile human relationships, Ozu seamlessly weaves rib-tickling comedy and weighty family drama for this distinguished precursor to a brilliant career
Technique
live action
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