Yōnosuke Toba Movies

A high-born woman named Okuni travels around the country with Gohei, a samurai retainer who is in service to her. They are in search of Tomonojo, who...

Tadashi Imai 1946 movie

The Way of Drama unfolds in the world of kabuki in Osaka, but also addresses the politics of popular culture and the rivalry between theatrical...

A small community in wartime Japan learn how to make do with less.

Saheita, the final heir of a once rich and respectable family, can't refuse the many villagers that come to him for favours and money, even though he...

Directed by Daisuke Itō.

Three humorous love stories set in rural Japan.

The premature death of a young mother serves as inspiration for her husband and son.

A spectacular comedy with a star-studded cast that depicts unusual trials and unexpected verdicts regarding the five deadly sins: the crime of...

The sequel to the 1935 film Great Bodhisattva Pass

Jesuit priests in Japan during the 17th century are persecuted by the shogunate to for trying to spread Christianity.

Based on the play ”Mabuta no haha” by famed author Shin Hasegawa, this is the first major starring role for Tomisaburo Wakayama. This...

The story of five sisters.

The movie "Jump Out of the Window" is a heartwarming work that depicts the interaction between two families. Shusuke Tokuyama (Den Obinata) runs an...