Setsuko Hara
Biography
Setsuko Hara was a renowned Japanese actress born Masae Aida in 1920, known for her captivating performances in six of Yasujirō Ozu's films, including "Late Spring," "Early Summer," and "Tokyo Story." She worked extensively with prominent directors such as Akira Kurosawa and Mikio Naruse, earning the nickname "the Eternal Virgin" in Japan. Hara suddenly retired from acting in 1963 and led a secluded life, refusing interviews and photographs until her passing in 2015.