'Heartbreaking and deeply human' Voted 4th in @SightSoundmag's 2022 Greatest Films of All Time poll, Ozu's masterpiece Tokyo Story returns to UK & Irish cinemas from 1 Sep. Yasujirō Ozu’s most enduring masterpiece, Tokyo Story, is a beautifully nuanced exploration of filial duty, expectation and regret. From the simple tale of an elderly husband and wife’s visit to Tokyo to see their grown-up children, Ozu draws a compelling contrast between the measured dignity of age and the hurried insensitivity of a younger generation. Subscribe: Claim an extended BFI Player Subscription free trial (UK only) - subscribe using code BFIYOUTUBE: Watch more on BFI Player: Our TikTok: @britishfilminstitute Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram:
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