Cast
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Ureo Egawa
as Tetsuo Horino
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Oshige
Tatsuo Saitō
as Taichiro Saiki
Hideo Takeda
as Kenzo Horino
Ryōtarō Mizushima
as Kanzo, the uncle
Kenji Oyama
as Tetsuo's friend, Kumada
Chishū Ryū
as Shimazaki
Takeshi Sakamoto
as College janitor
Chōko Iida
as Saiki's mother
Fumiko Katsuragi
as Baroness Yamamura
Satoko Date
as Miss Yamamura
Kaoru Futaba
as
Kikuko Hanaoka
as
Crew
Director
- Yasujirō Ozu
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Where Now Are the Dreams of Youth? examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Yasujirō Ozu brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1932, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Where Now Are the Dreams of Youth? took approximately 34 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 86 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 111 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 135 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 3 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 1932, when this film was released:
- Rock and roll music was revolutionizing popular culture.
- Television was becoming a dominant form of home entertainment.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 13, 1932
- Runtime: 1h 26m
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