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There Was a Father (1942)

Shuhei Horikawa, a poor schoolteacher, struggles to raise his son Ryohei by himself, despite neither money nor prospects.

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Michael L 20 May 2008

A disappointing effort from Ozu. The premise is somewhat similar to that of The Only Son and the dynamics between the father and the son is similar to that of the daughter and father in Late Spring. The father played by Chishu Ryu supports his son through high school and college by working in Tokyo away from him. They have a very close relationship and the brief moments they spend together throughout their years apart are their happiest times. I liked the first half of the film, but the decision of the father to stay separate when they meet again in the second half is less than believable and more like war time propaganda. Even though the ending subverts the propagandistic elements this still makes the characters less compelling than what you are used to from Ozu. Also dramatically this is really bland, even by Ozu's standards. Especially the second half doesn't really offer many memorable scenes.

Colin Y 06 Jan 2014

While its not Ozu's best work, it is still a touching film that was well-made. The political propaganda and the quality of the film because of the war were two aspects that hinder the movie. It is still a solid movie.

Private U 18 Aug 2007

It grows on me. So personal, so moving, so simple, yet so beautiful. Absolute achievement in film history.

Ralph R 11 Feb 2008

Indeed a very recognizable Ozu film. For me it is not his most captivating, but Ozu's craftmanship is in itself the reason to see this film.

danny d 01 Aug 2010

a vastly underrated ozu classic. there was a surprising political element, rare for ozu even during the wartime censorship, but that didnt overwhelm the film or detract form the powerful premise at all. as a parent, this film is gut wrenching. a father maintains a surprising level of affection from his son despite hampering their relationship as he punishes himself for a mistake made while his son was a young boy. the culture of japan at the time is portrayed with clarity that is educational for us today, and the ozu trademarks that become more evident later in his career appear in this film in spurts. ryu is his usual steady self, and the film hits home well in a short and effective running time.