He symbolizes a simple life of stagnation which is ultimately one we both desire and fear... and also gay butts. Mostly he represents gay butts. Ozu's still life is about gay butts, change my mind.
Equinox Deflowered.
I Was Fucked, But...
There Was A Daddy.
Bros And Hoes Of The Toda Family.
A Hot-Tum Afternoon.
Tokyo MonoGAYtari.