
Two sisters learn about the existence of their long-lost biological mother, but the younger is unable to accept the fact that she was abandoned as a child.
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, Tokyo Twilight leans on a strong ensemble — Setsuko Hara, Ineko Arima, Chishū Ryū — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1957.
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