Late Spring

In this heartfelt drama, Noriko, a 27-year-old woman living with her father Shukichi, leads a contented life without the pressures of marriage hanging over her head. However, her aunt Masa's well-meaning interference sets in motion a series of events that challenge their close-knit family dynamic. Fearing Noriko will be alone for her entire life, Masa persuades Shukichi to seek out potential suitors for his daughter. Despite Noriko's reluctance, her father proceeds with the matchmaking process, even going as far as deceiving her and sacrificing his own happiness in the name of duty. This poignant story explores themes of familial love, societal expectations, and individual choice against a backdrop of cultural traditions.