We'll Meet Again

In the poignant and thought-provoking "We'll Meet Again" (1957), a young girl Yuko's carefully constructed world is turned upside down when her grandmother reveals the shocking truth about her own identity, shattering the illusions of her privileged upbringing and setting her on a journey to discover her roots. This powerful tale of self-discovery, family secrets, and social commentary marks an early yet significant work from director Yasuzō Masumura, whose thematic concerns would continue to shape his career in bold and incisive ways.