Tokyo Chorus (1931)

In this silent Yasujirō Ozu film, married father of three Tokihiko Okada is an insurance salesman who loses his job in solidarity with a fired older co-worker. During a Depression era, his family tries to scrap by as he struggles to find a new job. Helpful surprises soon find him by way of a chance encounter with his former teacher Tatsuo Saitō. It’s very much a slice of life family drama which Ozu became so adept at, sadly made a bit difficult to watch through a subpar copy.