Early Summer Blu-Ray (2010) Setsuko Hara, Ozu (DIR) cert U 2 discs Title: Early Summer Leading Actor: Setsuko Hara Region: Region B Duration: 124 mins Format: Blu-ray / with DVD - Double Play Type: Blu-ray No. of Discs: 2 disc(s) Studio / Publisher: Trinity Creative Partnership UK Release Date: 19 Jul 2010 Edition: with DVD - Double Play Yasujiro Ozu co-writes and directs this nuanced family drama, the second of three films to star Setsuko Hara as the headstrong and warm-hearted Noriko. Living in post-Second World War Tokyo with her extended family, Noriko contributes to the household income by working as a secretary, but her parents are concerned that she has reached the advanced age of 28 without thus far securing herself a husband. When she receives a proposal from a family friend 12 years her senior, her family sees this as a wonderful opportunity - but to everyone’s surprise Noriko has plans of her own.
