Cast: Chieko Baisho

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Chieko Baisho. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Hidden Blade

2004 · Movie · 132 min. · Japan

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Masatoshi Nagase · Takako Matsu · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Yukiyoshi Ozawa

Synopsis The Hidden Blade (2004) follows the journey of a samurai, portrayed by Nagase Masatoshi, whose unwavering commitment to his moral code is put to the test by the changing world around him. Set in mid-nineteenth century Japan, the film delves...

7.3

2K votes

7.3

2K votes

Kabei: Our Mother

2008 · Movie · 133 min. · Japan

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Tadanobu Asano · Mitsugorô Bandô · Rei Dan

Synopsis Kabei: Our Mother (2008) is a poignant drama that delves into the life of Teruyo Nogami, focusing on her formative years. The film is set during World War II and explores the resilience and strength of a family torn apart...

7.1

557 votes

7.1

557 votes

Home from the Sea

1972 · Movie · 101 min. · Japan

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Hisashi Igawa · Chieko Baisho · Chishu Ryu · Gin Maeda

Synopsis Home from the Sea (1972) is set on a picturesque island in the Seto Inner Sea, where Seichi and Minko earn a living by ferrying rocks to construction sites via boat. They hold a profound love for their homeland and...

7.0

36 votes

7.0

36 votes

The Yellow Handkerchief

1977 · Movie · 103 min. · Japan

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Ken Takakura · Chieko Baisho · Tetsuya Takeda · Kaori Momoi

Synopsis The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) follows the journey of a recently freed convict grappling with the prospect of resuming his old life. After serving time for a past murder, he contemplates reconnecting with his estranged wife. A yellow handkerchief displayed on...

6.6

207 votes

6.6

207 votes

The Little House

2014 · Movie · 136 min. · Japan

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Takako Matsu · Haru Kuroki · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Satoshi Tsumabuki

Synopsis The Little House (2014) follows Takeshi as he uncovers a series of notebooks belonging to his late aunt, Taki Nunomiya, who remained unmarried throughout her life. Through these journals, Takeshi gains insight into his aunt's past. Set before World War...

6.6

713 votes

6.6

713 votes

6.4

27 votes

Plan 75

2022 · Movie · 105 min. · Japan

Direction Chie Hayakawa

Cast Chieko Baisho · Hayato Isomura · Stefanie Arianne · Yumi Kawai

Synopsis Plan 75 (2022) delves into a dystopian future where a state initiative, designed to address the challenges of an aging population, offers elderly citizens the option of voluntary euthanasia. The narrative follows three central characters: an elderly woman struggling to...

6.4

244 votes

6.4

244 votes

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Sachiko Mitsumoto · Chishu Ryu

Synopsis Tora-san 1: It's Tough Being a Man (1969) is a 1969 Japanese comedy film helmed by Yoji Yamada and featuring Kiyoshi Atsumi. This movie marks the inaugural installment of the beloved and enduring Otoko wa Tsurai yo series. The story...

5.8

33 votes

5.8

33 votes

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Chocho Miyako · Orie Satoh

Synopsis Tora-san 2: Tora-san's Cherished Mother (1969) follows the heartwarming journey of Tora-san as he learns about his mother's survival and embarks on a quest to find her in Tokyo. His investigation reveals that she is a geisha who had a...

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Where Spring Comes Late

1970 · Movie · 106 min. · Japan

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Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Toshirô Mifune · Keiko Awaji · Keiko Takeshita

Synopsis Tora-san 38: Tora-san Goes North (1987) follows the wandering protagonist, Tora-san, as his journey leads him to the picturesque and remote landscapes of rural Hokkaido. There, he crosses paths with a gruff and stubborn old veterinarian who is grappling with...

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Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Keiko Kishi · Takehiko Maeda

Synopsis Tora-san 12: Tora-san Loves an Artist (1973) follows the story of Tora-san, who is entrusted with managing the family store while his relatives embark on a trip to Kyushu. During this time, an acquaintance of Tora-san introduces him to his...

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Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Rino Katase · Hidetaka Yoshioka

Synopsis Tora-san 47: Tora-san's Easy Advice (1994) marks the forty-seventh installment in the beloved and enduring Otoko wa Tsurai yo franchise. This film continues the heartwarming and comedic journey of the lovable, wandering salesman, Torajiro Kuruma, affectionately known as Tora-san. In...

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Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Herb Edelman · Masami Shimojô

Synopsis Tora-san 24: Tora-san's Dream of Spring (1979) follows the wandering salesman Tora-san as he heads back to his family's residence in the Shibamata district of Tokyo. Upon his arrival, he encounters an unexpected obstacle: a burly American peddler has taken...

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Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Keiko Matsuzaka · Masami Shimojô

Synopsis Tora-san 27: Tora-san's Love in Osaka (1981) follows the wandering salesman Tora-san as his journey takes him to the vibrant city of Osaka. There, he becomes smitten with a local geisha, and his heart is set on winning her affection....

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Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Kumiko Goto · Hidetaka Yoshioka

Synopsis Tora-san 44: Tora-san Confesses (1991) marks the forty-fourth installment in the beloved and enduring Otoko wa Tsurai yo film series. This particular chapter follows the familiar adventures of the lovable and eccentric protagonist, Torajirō Kuruma, as he navigates the complexities...

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