This movie takes a look at a Westernized suburban area in Japan in the late '50s. It focuses mainly on the daily lives of a small community and the way its members interact. It also demonstrates the power of oral communication and the way in which small talk acts as a lubricant for our daily lives.

Director: Yasujirô Ozu

Writer: Kôgo Noda, Yasujirô Ozu

Actors: Keiji Sada, Yoshiko Kuga, Chishû Ryû

Production: N/A