Cast: Tomoko Kô

Direction Yûzô Kawashima

Cast Ryoji Hayama · Keiji Itami · Keiko Izumi · Nobuo Kaneko

Synopsis Hungry Soul, Part II (1956) follows the life of Reiko, a woman enduring a difficult marriage to a much older man. She finds solace in her friendship with Mayumi, a stunning widow. Reiko's world takes a dramatic turn when she...

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Hachiro Kasuga · Tomoko Kô · Toshie Takada · Shintarô Kido

Synopsis Pure Emotions of the Sea (1956) follows the heartfelt journey of a young man employed on a whale-hunting ship, as he navigates the tumultuous waters of love and adventure. The narrative centers around his deep affection for a childhood sweetheart,...

Direction Shirô Toyoda

Cast Fujiko Yamamoto · Hiroshi Akutagawa · Michiyo Aratama · Nobuko Otowa

Synopsis The Twilight Story (1960) follows the journey of a young woman from a small village who moves to the bustling city of Tokyo to work as a prostitute, driven by the need to support her sick mother. Her life takes...

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Michitaro Mizushima · Mari Shiraki · Ichiro Sugai · Sumiko Minami

Direction Kô Nakahira

Cast Eisei Amamoto · Tomio Aoki · Reiko Arai · Izumi Ashikawa

Synopsis Temptation (1957) follows the story of Shokichi, a middle-aged shopkeeper who has been deeply affected by the memory of his first love. His life takes an unexpected turn when Akiko, a talented painter, introduces a captivating artwork titled "Woman" at...