"Good Morning"
(Ohayo)
1959
Directed by Yasujiro Ozu

In this biting comedy, Yasujiro Ozu exposes the hypocrisy of the adult world. When a father (Chishu Ryu, Tokyo Story) refuses to buy a television set for his sons, the two small boys take a vow of silence, refusing to say "good morning" to a neighbor. Soon the gossipy apartment complex where they live is in an uproar--the boys' mother must be holding a grudge against her neighbors. Written by Ozu and longtime collaborator Kogo Noda, this witty film makes keen observations about communication and familial relationships. The charming performances of the young leads and a cast of Ozu regulars make it "an all-around pleasure" (The Faber Companion to Foreign Films). Japanese with English subtitles.
93 minutes.