Caption: A still in the 16mm film in which the filmmakers intend to revive the image of traditional Japanese woman, and to succeed the legacy of Yasujiro Ozu's filmmaking.
Actress
Born: June 17, 1920
Star sign: Gemini
Height: 5' 4¼" (1.63 m)
Known for: Tokyo Story (1953), Early Summer (1951), Late Spring (1949), Late Autumn (1960)
Source: IMDB
Setsuko Hara became one of Japan's best-loved stars over her 30-year film career. Her signature character type, variations on a daughter devoted to her parents and home, inspired the nickname that stayed with her until retirement: the Eternal Virgin. To some extent, reality mirrored her roles in these films. In a society that considers marriage ...