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Early Spring (1974): Cast & Ratings

Early Spring (1974) movie poster

Early Spring is a 1974 drama directed by Yasujiro Ozu, starring Chishû Ryû, Haruko Sugimura and Sô Yamamura. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes. Critics gave it 84 on Metacritic.

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Early Spring (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 25m (145 min)
Director
Yasujiro Ozu
Genre
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Early Spring About?

The premise of Early Spring without spoilers.

In 1926 China, as winter gives way to spring, a small town faces a period of significant change. A group of young idealists grapple with the conflict between deeply ingrained traditions and the desire for personal freedom. They must confront the challenges of a society undergoing a profound shift, navigating complex relationships and societal pressures while seeking a path toward a more liberated future.

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Cast & crew

Early Spring Cast

Chishû Ryû leads the cast, with Haruko Sugimura and Sô Yamamura. Directed by Yasujiro Ozu; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Yasujiro Ozu

More films directed by Yasujiro Ozu, best-rated first: Tokyo Story, Children of Tokyo, Early Summer and Tokyo Twilight.

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Ratings

Early Spring Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Early Spring 84 on Metacritic.

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FAQ

Early Spring FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Early Spring, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Early Spring?

Early Spring runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

When was Early Spring released?

Early Spring was released on September 25, 1974.

Who directed Early Spring?

Early Spring was directed by Yasujiro Ozu.

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Who is in the cast of Early Spring?

Early Spring stars Chishû Ryû, Haruko Sugimura and Sô Yamamura, among 10 credited actors.

How is Early Spring rated?

Early Spring has 84 on Metacritic.

Does Early Spring have a post-credit scene?

No. Early Spring has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Early Spring in?

The original language of Early Spring is Chinese.

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