Ozu’s first postwar film is about the relationship between an elderly widow and a homeless boy who she begrudgingly takes care of after he is brought to her by a neighbor. It’s implied that the social dynamic of the family has been altered by the war, as widow and her neighbors form a close-knit community. Eventually the film’s social agenda becomes clear, though Ozu does it works pretty well in the dramatic context of the film, unlike certain other films about the aftermath of WWII. Like many Ozu films it starts off as a comedy and becomes more melancholic, even tragic at the end. There is also the often seen nostalgic quality of postwar Ozu films. Formally it’s one of his most rigorous films as he limits the locations and setups which allows him to create matching, parallel scenes. In addition there’s a scene near the end that is simply bizarre.