Cast: Noriko Hodaka

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Keiko Kishi · Hiroshi Kawaguchi · Kinuyo Tanaka · Masayuki Mori

Synopsis Her Brother (1960) is a poignant Japanese drama directed by Kon Ichikawa, released in 1960. This cinematic work was showcased at the 1961 Cannes Film Festival, where it garnered a Special Distinction award. The film's impact was so profound that...

Direction Yasuzô Masumura

Cast Michiyo Oguso · Shoichi Ozawa · Masakazu Tamura · Sachiko Murase

Synopsis Love for an Idiot (1967) is a modern retelling of Tanizaki's 1924 novel "Naomi," focusing on a middle-aged factory engineer who becomes entangled in a complex relationship with a teenage bride. The engineer meticulously trains and eventually marries the young...

Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa

Cast Fujiko Yamamoto · Hiroshi Akutagawa · Yuzo Hayakawa · Kiyoko Hirai

Direction Teinosuke Kinugasa

Cast Michiko Ai · Noriko Hodaka · Hiromi Ichida · Natsuko Kahara

Synopsis Blind Devotion (1961) is a poignant late romance film directed by the esteemed Kinugasa Teinosuke. The narrative unfolds as a heartfelt exploration of love and loss, delving into the complexities of human emotions. Set against a backdrop of traditional Japanese...

Direction Sôkichi Tomimoto

Cast Jiro Tamiya · Junko Kano · Hideo Takamatsu · Eitarô Ozawa

Synopsis Mahiru no wana (1962) follows the journey of a truck driver who, during a late-night trip to Tokyo, encounters a young woman from the countryside. The narrative takes a dark turn as the driver exploits the situation, leading to a...

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

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

Direction Yasuzô Masumura

Cast Jiro Tamiya · Eiji Funakoshi · Yukiko Fuji · Daisuke Kato

Direction Satsuo Yamamoto

Cast Sô Yamamura · Ayako Wakao · Eiji Funakoshi · Noriko Hodaka

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Chikage Awashima · Machiko Kyô · Eiji Funakoshi · Haruo Tanaka

Direction Kazuo Mori

Cast Ayako Wakao · Kenji Sugawara · Eiji Funakoshi · Kazuko Ichikawa

Synopsis The Firefly's Glow (1955) centers around Reiko, a dedicated young woman who has taken up her late father's craft of designing intricate patterns for kimonos. To support her family, she has left school to ensure her younger sister can continue...

Direction Kôzaburô Yoshimura

Cast Ayako Wakao · Jiro Tamiya · Keizo Kawasaki · Kyôko Enami

Direction Kimiyoshi Yasuda

Cast Raizô Ichikawa · Michiko Saga · Saburo Date · Machiko Hasegawa

Synopsis Sleepy Eyes of Death: Sword of Satan (1965) follows the tale of Tsurumatsu, a young heir who is destined to become the new Lord but has little interest in the role. Instead, he dreams of becoming a carpenter. When Tsurumatsu...

Direction Shigeo Tanaka

Cast Ayako Wakao · Keizo Kawasaki · Kuniko Miyake · Hiroshi Kawaguchi

Synopsis Aiga (1958) follows the intertwined lives of Sansako and Shinko, two close friends who face a pivotal moment when their respective boyfriends pressure them into intimate encounters. While Shinko consents, Sansako stands firm in her refusal. However, the repercussions of...

Direction Koji Shima

Cast Masayo Banri · Mitsuko Han'ya · Hiroko Hanai · Gen Harada

Synopsis Onna mekura monogatari (1965) follows the journey of a young woman named Tsuruko who, at the tender age of sixteen, loses her sight due to an illness. Faced with this challenge, she embarks on a new path as a massage...