Character Relationships in Late Spring
Shukichi Somiya (played by Chishū Ryū) is a protagonist in Late Spring.
Noriko Somiya (played by Setsuko Hara) is a protagonist in Late Spring.
Aya Kitagawa (played by Yumeji Tsukioka) appears in Late Spring.
Masa Taguchi (played by Haruko Sugimura) appears in Late Spring.
Shige (played by Toyo Takahashi) appears in Late Spring.
Katsuyoshi (played by Hōhi Aoki) appears in Late Spring.
Waki (played by Nobu Nojima) appears in Late Spring.
Noh Chorus (played by Shintaro Umewaka) appears in Late Spring.
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Character Relationship Map: Late Spring
Late Spring (1949) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Shukichi Somiya
(played by Chishū Ryū) — protagonist
Noriko Somiya
(played by Setsuko Hara) — protagonist
Aya Kitagawa
(played by Yumeji Tsukioka) — supporting
Masa Taguchi
(played by Haruko Sugimura) — supporting
Shige
(played by Toyo Takahashi) — supporting
Katsuyoshi
(played by Hōhi Aoki) — supporting
Waki
(played by Nobu Nojima) — minor
Noh Chorus
(played by Shintaro Umewaka) — minor
Noh Chorus
(played by Seiju Kanze) — minor
Prompter
(played by Tadaichi Aoki) — minor
Big Drum
(played by Haruo Yasufuku) — minor
Little Drum
(played by Ichiro Kitamura) — minor
Shite
(played by Manzaburo Umewaka) — minor
Takigawa's Master
(played by Ichirō Shimizu) — minor
Seizo Hayashi
(played by Jun Tanizaki) — minor
Shuichi Hattori
(played by Jun Usami) — supporting
Teahouse Proprietress
(played by Yoko Benisawa) — minor
Akiko Miwa
(played by Kuniko Miyake) — supporting
Jo Onodera
(played by Masao Mishima) — supporting
Misako
(played by Yōko Katsuragi) — supporting
Story Analysis
Explores the quiet tension between familial duty, societal expectations, and the inevitable passage of time through a father's sacrificial deception.
Plot Progression
Domestic Stasis & External Pressures
The Matchmaking Scheme
The Deception & Kyoto Journey
Acceptance & Solitary Farewell
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu
Late Spring (1949) · 8/10 · drama
