An Autumn Afternoon (1962) — AI Story Visualization

An Autumn Afternoon (1962) Poster

Plot Analysis Summary

A father's acceptance of his daughter's independence in changing post-war Japan

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Family Foundations

Marriage Concerns

Generational Divide

Acceptance and Change

Widower Shuhei Hirayama's caretaker is his 24-year-old daughter, Michiko. Gradually, he comes to realize that Michiko should not be obliged to look after him for the rest of his life, so he arranges a marriage for her.

Directed by

Yasujirō Ozu

Key Cast

Rating: 7.9/10 (318 votes)