i watched this 10 years ago and it didn't connect with me. one of the best things about film (and art generally i suppose) is how it grows with you.
ozu is one of my favorite directors and some of that stems from his mise en scene, long shots with something nearly always in the left foreground. haynes does a similar thing here with every length of shot framed so tightly by foreground objects that nothing ever quite feels comfortable. it leads to beautiful shots and a claustrophobic vibe that permeates the film. a masterpiece.
