Cast: Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Kazuko Yoshiyuki. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 51
Direction Yōjirō Takita
Cast Masahiro Motoki · Tsutomu Yamazaki · Ryoko Hirosue · Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Synopsis Departures (2008) follows Daigo Kobayashi, a talented cellist whose orchestra has recently disbanded, leaving him unemployed and uncertain about his future. Daigo and his wife relocate to his hometown, where he secures a unique position as a nokanshi, or "encoffiner."...
7.6
11K votes
7.6
11K votes
Direction Takeshi Kitano
Cast Takeshi Kitano · Yusuke Sekiguchi · Kayoko Kishimoto · Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Synopsis Kikujiro (1999) is set in contemporary Tokyo, where Masao, a lonely only child, resides with his grandmother. When his sole friend departs for summer vacation, Masao discovers a photograph of his mother with an address and decides to embark on...
7.4
13K votes
7.4
13K votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Isao Hashizume · Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Tomoko Nakajima · Yû Aoi
Synopsis Tokyo Family (2013) follows the journey of an elderly couple, Shukichi and Tomiko Hirayama, who reside on a tranquil island in the Inland Sea. They embark on a trip to the bustling metropolis of Tokyo to visit their three grown...
7.0
3K votes
7.0
3K votes
Direction Seijun Suzuki
Cast Hiroyuki Nagato · Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Shoichi Ozawa · Shinsuke Ashida
Synopsis The Sleeping Beast Within (1960) follows a businessman who comes back from a lengthy journey, only to find that things have changed in his absence. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of criminal activities and mysterious religious cults....
6.6
22 votes
6.6
22 votes
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
Direction Nagisa Ôshima
Cast Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Tatsuya Fuji · Takahiro Tamura · Takuzo Kawatani
Synopsis Empire of Passion (1978) is a cinematic masterpiece that draws from the rich tradition of kaidan-eiga, or ghost stories, prevalent in Japanese cinema. The film delves into a profound and heart-wrenching tale of forbidden love, exploring themes that challenge societal...
6.4
753 votes
6.4
753 votes
Direction Takeshi Kitano
Cast Takeshi Kitano · Toru Emori · Kayoko Kishimoto · Keiko Matsuzaka
Synopsis Glory to the Filmmaker! (2007) follows Takeshi Kitano as he portrays a fictionalized version of himself, a director grappling with creative challenges. The narrative sees him navigating various film genres in a determined effort to finalize his current project, showcasing...
6.0
766 votes
6.0
766 votes
Direction Toshiya Fujita
Cast Meiko Kaji · Yoshio Harada · Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Shin Kishida
Synopsis Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974) follows the gripping tale of a woman, known as Lady Snowblood, who, after being apprehended by law enforcement and condemned for her past actions, finds herself in a dire situation. As she...
6.0
203 votes
6.0
203 votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Satoshi Tsumabuki · Yû Aoi · Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Yui Natsukawa
Synopsis What a Wonderful Family! II (2017) follows the continuing adventures of a family whose dynamics have evolved over the years. Set a couple of years after the original film, the story revolves around the family patriarch who has recently taken...
5.5
315 votes
5.5
315 votes
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Satoshi Tsumabuki · Yû Aoi · Yui Natsukawa · Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Synopsis What a Wonderful Family (2016) follows the lives of a couple nearing their golden wedding anniversary, whose three adult children are taken aback when their mother unexpectedly requests a divorce. This unexpected turn of events sets the stage for a...
5.5
979 votes
5.5
979 votes
Direction Norio Tsuruta
Cast Hiroshi Mikami · Noriko Sakai · Maki Horikita · Mayumi Ono
Synopsis Yogen (Premonition) (2004) follows the harrowing journey of Satomi, a mother who encounters a chilling newspaper article that foretells the tragic demise of her beloved daughter. Three years pass, and Satomi is left shattered by the loss of her child....
4.8
829 votes
4.8
829 votes
Direction Haruhiko Mimura
Cast Tsunehiko Watase · Yûko Tanaka · Mikijiro Hira · Yoichi Ito
Synopsis Amagi Goe (1983) is set in Japan during the 1940s, where a young high school student has an extraordinary encounter with Ozuka Hana, a geisha, while traversing the Amagi Pass. Following this meeting, a baffling murder occurs, and Ozuka is...
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Direction Claude Gagnon
Cast Tatsuya Fuji · Christopher Heyerdahl · Matthew Smiley · Naho Watanabe
Synopsis Kamataki (2005) follows the journey of Ken, a 23-year-old man who is left shattered by the loss of his father. In a desperate attempt to end his pain, Ken chooses to take his own life by leaping into an icy...
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Direction Akiyoshi Kimata
Cast Isao Hashizume · Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Kazue Ito · Chiharu Nîyama
Synopsis Congratulations/Condolences (1996) follows Kazuo Tanaka as he diligently rehearses his speeches for the upcoming wedding, marking his debut as a matchmaker. Meanwhile, his younger daughter, Hitomi, is secretly planning her journey with her clandestine lover. The eldest daughter, Reiko, who...
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Direction Motomu Ida
Cast Akira Kobayashi · Jô Shishido · Chieko Matsubara · Hideo Murata
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Direction Hirokazu Koreeda
Cast Hiroshi Abe · Tomoko Yamaguchi · Aoi Miyazaki · You
Synopsis Going My Home (TV Miniseries) (2012) follows the journey of Tsuboi Ryota, a dedicated salaryman frequently judged for his imposing physique, which contrasts with his gentle demeanor. Struggling to find his place both in the workplace and within his family,...
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Direction Emiko Hiramatsu
Cast Masato Sakai · Miki Nakatani · Masayasu Wakabayashi · Denden
Synopsis Seven Days of Himawari and Her Puppies (2012) follows the journey of a dedicated animal shelter employee who is on a mission to secure a loving home for a new mother dog and her litter of newborn puppies. With a...
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Direction Shun Nakahara
Cast Setsuko Karasuma · Toshinori Omi · Ako · Natsuki Asakawa
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Direction Kimura Takafumi · Kobayashi Ogo
Cast Anne Watanabe · Masahiro Higashide · Mitsuki Takahata · Yoshiko Miyazaki
Synopsis Thank You For The Meal (2013) is set in the 44th year of the Meiji era and centers around Meiko, the daughter of Daigo, who runs a Western-style restaurant in Tokyo. Meiko has a deep affection for the omelets crafted...
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Direction Yôichi Higashi
Cast Mako Midori · Jiro Kawarazaki · Hatsuo Yamaya · Kei Sato
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