Yasujiro Ozu is unarguably one of the greatest directors of this world. This is a late Ozu piece, and it is somewhat disappointing. A story of a travelling company theater actor who returns to a village where he has left behind an illegitimate son, is the central theme in this piece. Although superbly acted, and beautifully shot, the direction (surprisingly), with the editing takes a few stumbles, and the end product is somewhat half-baked, and does not stir you as much as the classic Ozu pieces. I am glad that Ozu left us with the beautiful "Autumn Afternoon", made 3 years after this film, a dazzling return to form, and a sublime swan song. Nevertheless, for all you die-hard Ozu fans, "Floating Weeds" will be a welcome addition to your collection.