The daily life of a family of silk weavers in Kyoto showing the care with which high standards of craftsmanship are maintained and ancient traditions of daily conduct observed. Recognized as the outstanding film on Japanese family life. Authentic Japanese music. Directed by William James (1964 IFF catalog). The daily life of a post-war Japanese family of silk weavers in Kyoto, Japan. Includes work at the looms, preparation of meals, and the children doing homework, visiting the park and a puppet show. Includes authentic Japanese music.(NYPL catalog) This is a film about the Kawai family, silk weavers of Koyoto, Japan. We are shown all the adults, including grandmother, at the hand-operated looms weaving silk brocades, Mr. Kawai holding a sales conference, and the entire family at supper. There are glimpses of the two children doing their homework and going to a puppet show in the park. Preparations for the family observance of the Japanese new year are shown with emphasis on the formal courtesies of the occasion. (1950 NYU Film Library catalog)

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