The Moon Has Risen

月は上りぬ

Mokichi Asai is a widowed father living in Nara with three daughters—Chizuru, Ayako, and Setsuko. The youngest, Setsuko, plays matchmaker for her older sisters, leading to humorous and awkward romantic entanglements.

Director

Kinuyo Tanaka

Screenplay

Ryōsuke Saitō

Screenplay

Yasujirō Ozu

Music

Takanobu Saitō

Status

Released

Release date

08/01/1955

Original language

Japanese