Character Relationships in Passing Fancy
Kihachi (played by Takeshi Sakamoto) is a protagonist in Passing Fancy.
Tomio (played by Tomio Aoki) appears in Passing Fancy.
Otome (played by Chōko Iida) appears in Passing Fancy.
Barber (played by Reikō Tani) appears in Passing Fancy.
Jiro (played by Den Obinata) appears in Passing Fancy.
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Character Relationship Map: Passing Fancy
Passing Fancy (1933) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Kihachi
(played by Takeshi Sakamoto) — protagonist
Tomio
(played by Tomio Aoki) — supporting
Otome
(played by Chōko Iida) — supporting
Barber
(played by Reikō Tani) — supporting
Jiro
(played by Den Obinata) — supporting
Key Relationships
Jiro → Otome
(Social Acquaintance)
Barber → Tomio
(Social Caretaker)
Otome → Tomio
(Social Caretaker)
Jiro → Barber
(Social Friend)
Kihachi → Otome
(Social Friend)
Kihachi → Jiro
(Professional Colleague)
Kihachi → Tomio
(Family Father)
Story Analysis
A widower's romantic pursuit clashes with paternal duty, culminating in a selfless sacrifice and emotional return.
Plot Progression
The Brewery Companions
Domestic Struggles & Medical Crisis
Sacrifice & Departure
The Return Voyage
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu
Passing Fancy (1933) · 6.6/10 · comedy, drama
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