Cast: Shirô Ôtsuji

Direction Kihachi Okamoto

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Keiju Kobayashi · Michiyo Aratama · Yûnosuke Itô

Synopsis Samurai Assassin (1965) unfolds over a tense 14-day period in 1860 within the confines of Edo Castle. A clandestine group of assassins lies in wait at Sakurada Gate, their target being the influential lord of the House of Ii, a...

Direction Teruo Ishii

Cast Meiko Kaji · Hoki Tokuda · Makoto Satô · Yoshi Kato

Synopsis The Blind Woman's Curse (1970) follows the tale of Akemi and her clan as they clash with their adversaries. During a fierce battle, Akemi strikes down the enemy's leader, but his daughter, Aiko, attempts to intervene and is severely injured,...

Direction Tokuzo Tanaka

Cast Raizô Ichikawa · Machiko Kyô · Katsuhiko Kobayashi · Junko Kozakura

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Hiro Suzuki · Eiji Funakoshi · Fujiko Yamamoto · Kumeko Urabe

Synopsis Being Two Isn't Easy (1962) delves into the challenges, hardships, and delights of nurturing a young one. The narrative chronicles the daily experiences of a family with a single boy approaching his second birthday, punctuated by the child's occasional musings....

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Shintarô Katsu · Chiemi Eri · Eiji Funakoshi · Jun Hamamura

Direction Yôichi Higashi

Cast Chôichirô Kawarasaki · Mako Midori · Soichi Ito · Renji Ishibashi

Synopsis The Gentle Japanese (1971) follows the poignant journey of a survivor from the devastating mass suicides that occurred on Tokashiki Island in 1945. This individual finds unexpected solace and love in an unusual place, forming a deep connection with a...

Direction Keigo Kimura

Cast Kyôko Enami · Kyôko Kishida · Mayumi Kurata · Tanie Kitabayashi

Direction Shirô Toyoda

Cast Ayako Wakao · Kyû Sazanka · Nobuko Otowa · Katsuo Nakamura

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 Sotoji Kimura

Cast Musei Tokugawa · Dekao Yokoo · Heihachiro Okawa · Hisao Yoshitani

Synopsis Tipsy Life (1933) unfolds in part within the lively atmosphere of a beer hall, centering around a beer vendor stationed at a bustling train depot. The narrative delves into her personal journey and the evolving bond she shares with an...

Direction Kazuo Mori

Cast Shintarô Katsu · Shigeru Amachi · Reisaburo Yamamoto · Shiho Fujimura

Direction Yasushi Sasaki

Cast Michiko Namiki · Ryûko Kawaji · Yuri Akebono · Akio Isono