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Dec 2023
30m 47s

Floating Weeds | Ozu Film Festival

Adam Palcher and Adam Sherlock
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This week we dive into first episode of the inspiring Japanese filmmaker, Yasujirô Ozu. We discuss his 1959 film Floating Weeds about a traveling actor of a famous kabuki show tries to re-kindle a life with his son who doesn't know who he really is. Fascinating director and conversation. Enjoy!

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