The Approach of Autumn

Neorealism meets family drama. A single mother leaves her son with relatives in Tokyo. Carries a nuanced portrayal of 1960s Japan.

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Mikio Naruse directed The Approach of Autumn in 1960. See Mikio Naruse's full filmography, where to start with Mikio Naruse, or where to go after you've seen everything by Mikio Naruse.

The Approach of Autumn was released in 1960 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 79 minutes.