Hara Setsuko was one of Japan's most popular actresses during the golden age of Japanese film-making (late 1940's through 1950's). She starred in many of Ozu's films. In real life, she never married. Fans called her the "eternal virgin". As one admirer put it, "Maybe she is the last holy legend that Japan has." In the early 1960's she suddenly retired, shocking many Japanese moviegoers. The real reason behind her decision remains a mystery. She refuses to give any interviews. Hara Setsuko had a smile that just lit up the screen. Hard to describe what I like about her. But she remains one of my favorite actresses.
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