Cast: Aiko Mimasu

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Hideko Takamine · Yûzô Kayama · Mitsuko Kusabue · Yumi Shirakawa

Synopsis Yearning (1964) follows the story of a young woman who, at the age of 19, loses her husband during wartime. A devastating bombing destroys her in-laws' shop, but she chooses to stay and rebuild it, driven by her love for...

Direction Kenji Mizoguchi

Cast Machiko Kyô · Aiko Mimasu · Ayako Wakao · Michiyo Kogure

Synopsis Street of Shame (1956) follows the lives of five women who work in the Dreamland brothel, located in Tokyo's Yoshiwara district. As the Japanese government debates a potential prohibition on prostitution, the film delves into the personal stories and aspirations...

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Hideko Takamine · Yôko Tsukasa · Akemi Kita · Reiko Dan

Direction Mikio Naruse · Yûzô Kawashima

Cast Yôko Tsukasa · Isuzu Yamada · Akira Takarada · Tatsuya Mihashi

Direction Yasuzô Masumura

Cast Hiroshi Kawaguchi · Hitomi Nozoe · Aiko Mimasu · Eitarô Ozawa

Synopsis Kisses (1957) follows the story of Kinichi and Akiko, who cross paths while visiting their respective fathers in prison. After a lucky win on a bicycle race, the pair enjoys a delightful day at the beach. Akiko, striving to support...

Direction Shuei Matsubayashi · Hugo Grimaldi

Cast Makoto Satô · Misa Uehara · Keiju Kobayashi · Toshirô Mifune

Synopsis I Bombed Pearl Harbor (1960) follows the journey of Lt. Koji Kitami, a skilled navigator-bombardier serving in Japan's Naval Air Force. He plays a pivotal role in the historic Japanese attack on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in...

Direction Nobuo Aoyagi

Cast Kenichi Enomoto · Roppa Furukawa · Kingorô Yanagiya · Aiko Mimasu

Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa

Cast Kazuo Hasegawa · Machiko Kyô · Raizô Ichikawa · Ayako Wakao

Direction Yasuki Chiba

Cast Aiko Mimasu · Chinatsu Nakayama · Tadao Takashima · Hisako Hara

Synopsis This Greedy Old Skin (1960) presents a contemporary take on the classic "Donzoko" or "The Lower Depths," delving into the harsh realities of slum life in Osaka. The narrative revolves around a selfish widow, Mimasu, who exploits her impoverished tenants,...

Direction Umetsugu Inoue

Cast Hiroshi Kawaguchi · Keizo Kawasaki · Kojiro Hongo · Ayako Wakao

Synopsis Ginzakko monogatari (1961) follows the lives of the Takarai brothers, three siblings who have little interest in the family enterprise and are instead driven by their passion for sports, with the upcoming Tokyo Olympics serving as their ultimate inspiration. Their...

Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa

Cast Michiko Ai · Teruyo Asagumo · Mirasaki Fujima · Setsuko Hama

Synopsis Floating Vessel (1957) is a cinematic adaptation that centers around the life of Ukifune, a captivating young woman, and her entanglements with two notable Heian noblemen. The narrative unfolds two decades after the demise of the illustrious Shining Prince Genji....

Direction Nobuo Aoyagi

Cast Chiemi Eri · Hiroshi Koizumi · Kamatari Fujiwara · Nijiko Kiyokawa

Direction Kazuo Mori

Cast Shinobu Araki · Kiyoko Hirai · Keiju Kobayashi · Minoru Takada

Direction Shigehiro Ozawa

Cast Koji Tsuruta · Hiroki Matsukata · Jūzō Itami · Tatsuo Umemiya

Synopsis Human Torpedoes (1968) is an intense action drama that delves into the daring exploits of underwater assault units, known as "human torpedoes," during the tumultuous years of the Second World War. The film showcases the bravery and ingenuity of these...

Direction Kosaku Yamashita

Cast Sumiko Fuji · Tatsuo Endô · Nobuo Kaneko · Kyôsuke Machida

Direction Kosaku Yamashita

Cast Yoshiko Sakuma · Chikage Awashima · Aiko Mimasu · Hiroko Sakuramachi

Synopsis Tales of the Inner Chamber (1968) unfolds a complex narrative of affection and animosity among three stunning sisters residing within the secluded confines of the Ooku in Edo Castle. The film delves into the intricate dynamics of their relationships, exploring...

Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa

Cast Kazuo Hasegawa · Ayako Wakao · Raizô Ichikawa · Eiji Funakoshi

Direction Shigeo Yagura

Cast Sachiko Chiba · Sadao Maruyama · Yuriko Hanabusa · Timiko Itô

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Keiko Chihaya · Tadashi Date · Murasaki Fujima · Yoshihiro Hamaguchi

Direction Kosaku Yamashita

Cast Bunta Sugawara · Tamio Kawaji · Tsunehiko Watase · Aiko Mimasu