Cast: Shinichi Himori

Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Choko Iida · Shinichi Himori · Masao Hayama · Yoshiko Tsubouchi

Synopsis The Only Son (1936) unfolds in 1923 within the picturesque province of Shinshu, where a dedicated widow and silk factory worker, Tsune Nonomiya (O-Tsune), makes a significant decision. She chooses to send her beloved only child to Tokyo to pursue...

Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Chishu Ryu · Shûji Sano · Shin Saburi · Takeshi Sakamoto

Synopsis There Was a Father (1942) follows the life of Shuhei Horikawa, a dedicated yet impoverished educator who faces significant challenges in single-handedly rearing his son, Ryohei. The narrative delves into the hardships and sacrifices Shuhei endures, as he grapples with...

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Masao Hayama · Shinichi Himori · Reikichi Kawamura · Seiji Nishimura

Synopsis Four Seasons of Children (1939) is a sequel to "Children in the Wind" and is adapted from a novel by Tsubota Joji. The narrative is structured into two distinct parts, chronicling the minor escapades and life lessons of young protagonists...

Direction Kôzaburô Yoshimura

Cast Setsuko Hara · Osamu Takizawa · Masayuki Mori · Yumeko Aizome

Synopsis The Ball at the Anjo House (1947) unfolds in the aftermath of Japan's defeat in World War II, as the affluent and refined Anjo family is compelled to abandon their grand mansion and their accustomed lifestyle. In a poignant farewell,...

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Setsuko Shinobu · Akio Isono · Hikaru Yamanouchi · Nobuko Wakaba

Synopsis Street Without End (1934) is a poignant and visually stunning silent film directed by Mikio Naruse. The narrative revolves around Sugiko, a vibrant waitress whose life is filled with numerous male suitors and even the attention of curious movie talent...

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Chishu Ryu · Shinyo Nara · Kuniko Miyake · Masami Morikawa

Synopsis Introspection Tower (1941) delves into the intricate world of children's education with a realistic lens. The narrative unfolds in a remote mountain boarding school, where the lives of educators and challenging students intertwine. The film, featuring Ryu Chishu from Ozu...

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Mieko Takamine · Shin Tokudaiji · Shotaro Akagi · Bakudankozo

Synopsis The Masseurs and a Woman (1938) follows the intertwining narratives of two visually impaired masseurs, a mysterious urban woman, a solitary man, and his mischievous nephew. Set against the backdrop of an isolated mountain retreat, the film delves into intricate...

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Koume Akasaka · Hiroshi Ayukawa · Shinichi Himori · Moriichi Kawabe

Synopsis Mr. Shosuke Ohara (1949) follows the story of Saheita, the last remaining member of a formerly affluent and esteemed family, who struggles to decline the numerous requests for assistance and financial aid from the villagers, despite his family's impending financial...

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Kinuyo Tanaka · Hiroko Kawasaki · Tatsuo Saito · Chishu Ryu

Synopsis Ornamental Hairpin (1941) tells the story of two individuals who find solace and unexpected love amidst the backdrop of wartime Japan. A soldier, portrayed by Chishu Ryu, extends his stay at a countryside resort due to an injury sustained from...

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Shirley Yamaguchi · Yôko Katsuragi · Noriko Sengoku

Synopsis Scandal (1950) follows a young artist, Ichiro Aoye, portrayed by Toshiro Mifune, who encounters the renowned singer Miyako Saijo, played by Shirley Yamaguchi, during a winter vacation in the mountains. After offering her a lift to their shared hotel, Ichiro...

Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Ichirô Yuki · Tatsuo Saito · Junko Matsui · Chishu Ryu

Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Minoru Takada · Kinuyo Tanaka · Utako Suzuki · Kenji Oyama

Synopsis I Graduated, But... (1929) is a surviving fragment of Yasujirō Ozu's early comedic film, focusing on the challenges faced by a young graduate as he navigates the difficulties of securing employment after completing his studies. The narrative delves into the...

Direction Keisuke Kinoshita

Cast Hideko Takamine · Masao Wakahara · Chikage Awashima · Toshiko Kobayashi

Synopsis Carmen Falls in Love (1952) follows the story of an innocent and unsuspecting burlesque performer who finds herself captivated by a talented painter. The artist, however, is already betrothed to the daughter of a prominent and divisive female politician, adding...

Direction Yasushi Sasaki

Cast Mieko Takamine · Toyo Takahashi · Eijirô Tono · Shinichi Himori

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Shûji Sano · Shinichi Himori · Toshiaki Konoe · Chishu Ryu

Direction Noboru Nakamura

Cast Kyoko Asagiri · Hideo Fujino · Shinichi Himori · Reikichi Kawamura

Direction Kôzaburô Yoshimura

Cast Hideo Fujino · Kaneko Fujiwara · Shinichi Himori · Kôichi Itô

Synopsis Warm Current (1939) delves into the intricate web of romantic entanglements that unfold among the dedicated staff and skilled doctors of a modest medical facility. The narrative weaves through the personal lives of these healthcare professionals, revealing the challenges and...

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Kyôko Akemi · Shinobu Araki · Shinichi Himori · Wakako Kunitomo

Synopsis Asu wa nipponbare (1948) follows a group of travelers on a bus journey through a mountain pass during the autumn season, departing from a hot spring town. The narrative unfolds as the lively bus abruptly halts due to a breakdown,...

Direction Kôzaburô Yoshimura

Cast Yasumi Hara · Shinichi Himori · Chishu Ryu · Toru Abe

Synopsis The Fellows Who Ate the Elephant (1947) unfolds in the challenging post-World War II era, marked by severe food shortages. The narrative revolves around five individuals who, driven by desperation, consume an elephant that had perished in a zoo. Tragically,...

Direction Yasujirô Shimazu

Cast Ken Uehara · Mieko Takamine · Chishu Ryu · Shinichi Himori