Equinox Flower
1958, Japanese. Directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Wataru's outwardly liberal views on marriage are severely tested when his daughter declares her love for a coworker and is adamant to live her own way, instead of agreeing to an arranged marriage. Outwitted by his female relatives, Hirayama stubbornly refuses to admit defeat.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Yasujirō OzuDirector
- Shin SaburiWataru Hirayama
- Kinuyo TanakaKiyoko Hirayama
- Ineko ArimaSetsuko Hirayama
- Yoshiko KugaFumiko Mikami
- Keiji SadaMasahiko Taniguchi
- Teiji TakahashiShotaru Kondo
- Miyuki KuwanoHisako Hirayama
- Chishū RyūShukichi Mikami
- Chieko NaniwaHatsu Sasaki
- Fujiko YamamotoYukiko Sasaki
- Fumio WatanabeIchiro Nagamura
- Nobuo NakamuraToshihiko Kawai
Details
- Released
- 7 September 1958
- Original title
- 彼岸花
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kōgo Noda, Yasujirō Ozu
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Equinox Flower: quick answers
Is Equinox Flower worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 169 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Equinox Flower?
Equinox Flower runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Equinox Flower have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Equinox Flower. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Equinox Flower parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Equinox Flower is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Equinox Flower on?
Equinox Flower isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Equinox Flower?
If you liked Equinox Flower, try Record of a Tenement Gentleman, Late Autumn, The End of Summer.
Who directed Equinox Flower?
Equinox Flower (1958) was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and stars Shin Saburi, Kinuyo Tanaka, Ineko Arima.