A Story of Floating Weeds
1934, Japanese. Directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
An aging actor returns to a small town with his troupe and reunites with his former lover and illegitimate son, a scenario that enrages his current mistress and results in heartbreak for all.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 November 1934
- Original title
- 浮草物語
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yasujirō Ozu, Tadao Ikeda
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A Story of Floating Weeds: quick answers
Is A Story of Floating Weeds worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Story of Floating Weeds?
A Story of Floating Weeds runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does A Story of Floating Weeds have a post-credits scene?
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A Story of Floating Weeds parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is A Story of Floating Weeds on?
A Story of Floating Weeds isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Story of Floating Weeds?
If you liked A Story of Floating Weeds, try Floating Weeds, An Actor's Revenge, Drive My Car.
Who directed A Story of Floating Weeds?
A Story of Floating Weeds (1934) was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and stars Takeshi Sakamoto, Chōko Iida, Kōji Mitsui.