The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice — Criterion Collection DVD

The Criterion Collection’s The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice is a Japanese-language DVD of Yasujiro Ozu’s 116-minute drama. Its two-disc edition lists a 4K digital restoration and supplementary films and interviews, making it aimed at viewers who want more than the feature alone.

At a glance

Two-disc Criterion Collection edition of Yasujiro Ozu’s film.
Listing describes a new 4K digital restoration and a new English subtitle translation.
Extras include Ozu’s 1937 feature What Did the Lady Forget?, an interview with David Bordwell, and a documentary on Ozu and screenwriter Kogo Noda.
The film’s family-drama story centers on a strained marriage and changing generations in postwar Tokyo.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Includes a second feature and multiple film-focused extras alongside the main feature.
Japanese audio and an English subtitle translation are specified in the listing.
A 116-minute runtime provides a clearly stated commitment for a feature-length viewing.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Film and format
Genre	INTERNATIONAL
Disc format	NTSC
Language	Japanese (Mono)
Runtime	116 minutes
Number of discs	2
Rating	NR (Not Rated)
Release date	August 27, 2019

Edition details
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Dimensions and weight	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4.09 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers collecting Criterion editions or exploring Yasujiro Ozu’s films.
Buyers interested in Japanese family dramas and supplementary film scholarship.
Collectors who want an edition with a second feature and documentary extras.

Less suited to

Viewers seeking Blu-ray or 4K disc playback. The listed product is DVD.
Buyers who want a short watch. The main feature runs 116 minutes.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 76 ratings

5 stars70%70%
4 stars19%19%
3 stars8%8%
2 stars0%0%
1 star3%3%

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the top category, while a smaller share falls in the middle or lowest category. This indicates generally favorable reception among raters but does not explain individual preferences or establish why ratings differ. The rating data alone cannot say whether viewers preferred the film, the restoration, or the supplements.

Frequently asked questions

What is included with this edition?

The listing describes a two-disc edition with the main film, Ozu’s 1937 feature What Did the Lady Forget?, an interview with David Bordwell, and the documentary Ozu & Noda: Tateshina Diaries. It also lists an essay by Junji Yoshida.

What language is the film in?

The film is listed as Japanese (Mono), and the edition description specifies a new English subtitle translation.

Is this a Blu-ray or 4K disc?

No. The product title identifies it as DVD, and the listed media format is NTSC. The description’s 4K restoration claim refers to the restoration, not a 4K disc format.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 116 minutes.