Synopsis
Setsuko, who runs a bar to support herself, is married to the alcoholic, ne'er-do-well Mimura. However, she's never forgotten her true love Hiroshi, an antique dealer. Her sister Mariko, who typifies the young, liberated generated, also loves Hiroshi, but tries to bring him and Setsuko together. Their chance finally comes when Mimura dies of a heart failure after a particularly nasty row with Setsuko. To everyone's surprise, she turns down Hiroshi, and moves back to her native Kyoto to nurse her father, who's diagnosed with cancer.

Thoughts from Ozu
Osaragi Jiro, the author of the original novel said: "The Munekata Sisters is yours." Writing the script was a breeze. Despite collaborating with Shintoho for the first time, with old friends lending a hand, production went smoothly. Adapting existing material for the screen came with it's own set of problems. To transpose onto an appointed cast that which only existed in the author's imagination was a daunting task indeed. Wen I created my own scripts, I always based my characters on actors I already in mind. This made it easier for the performers. In the past, I would put a lot of effort into a cultivating newcomer. Now, I only want to use veterans so that I'd get veteran performances. Perhaps I no longer have the energy to train mediocre actors. Well, it actually has nothing to do with experience. Anyone with decent qualities suited me fine. The worst type happen to be those with just a bit of talent, but have get praised to the skies. On the contrary, if there was someone I took a shine to, I would do my best to give him a part in my work, even if I had insert a role for him or her.

Personal Thoughts and Comments
This is the only postwar Ozu film I have yet to see. This was Ozu's first film for Shintoho and it remains very difficult to find with English subtitles.