Cast: Yôsuke Kondô

Direction Masaki Kobayashi

Cast Shintarô Katsu · Tatsuya Nakadai · Shin Kishida · Yôsuke Kondô

Synopsis Inn of Evil (At the Risk of My Life) (1971) unfolds in feudal Japan, a time when trade with the outside world was heavily restricted. The narrative centers around a secluded inn, which serves as the base of operations for...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Chieko Baisho · Osamu Takizawa · Michiyo Aratama · Yusuke Kawazu

Synopsis Flag in the Mist (1965) follows the story of Kiriko, who initially seeks the assistance of a renowned attorney to defend her brother in a murder trial. Unfortunately, the lawyer declines her request due to financial constraints. Later, their paths...

Direction Noboru Nakamura

Cast Seiya Nakano · Yoshitarô Asawaka · Yuriko Abe · Katsutoshi Atarashi

Synopsis Love Stopped the Runaway Train (1973) follows the extraordinary journey of a man who defies societal norms and personal boundaries to pursue love. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Japan, this film weaves a narrative of courage and devotion....

Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Keiko Takahashi · Shin Saburi · Kinya Kitaoji

Synopsis Rise, Fair Sun (1973) follows the journey of a dedicated farmer and his resilient community in a picturesque Japanese village. The narrative unfolds as they stand against a formidable challenge: the transformation of their pristine, untouched region into a bustling...

Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Ichirô Nakatani · Yôko Asaji · Takashi Ebata

Direction Yoshitaro Nomura

Cast Shima Iwashita · Go Kato · Mayumi Ogawa · Yusuke Takita

Synopsis The Shadow Within (1970) follows the life of Hamajima, a reserved and diligent individual. His world takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a charming acquaintance from his past and her peculiar young son. This reunion sets off a chain...