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JAPAN · 1929

I Graduated, But…

Yasujiro Ozu
Japanese Golden Age unemployment marriage deception economic hardship social class
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Synopsis

Tetsuo Nomoto, a young college graduate tries to find a decent job by himself. Later on, he will marry his girlfriend, Machiko, whom he hides the fact that he has no job. Hardships come quickly, which forces Machiko to find a job in a bar.

Year1929
CountryJapan
DirectorYasujiro Ozu
MovementJapanese Golden Age
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