Cast: Yoshiko Mita

Direction Paulo Rocha

Cast Luis Miguel Cintra · Clara Joana · Zita Duarte · Jorge Silva Melo

Synopsis The Island of Love (1982) is a cinematic journey that elegantly portrays the life of Wenceslau de Moraes, a distinguished officer in the Portuguese Marine Corps. The narrative unfolds as de Moraes embarks on a transformative voyage to Japan, where...

Direction Tadashi Imai

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Yoshiko Mita · Masayuki Mori · Kyôko Kishida

Synopsis Bushido, Samurai Saga (1963) presents a segmented narrative that delves into the lineage of a single family and explores the profound impact of the rigid code of honor and loyalty to feudal lords on their lives. This epic tale unfolds...

Direction Hiroshi Teshigahara

Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Yoshiko Mita · Tsutomu Yamazaki · Kyôko Kishida

Synopsis Rikyu (1989) unfolds in the late 16th century, where an elderly tea master imparts the art of tea to a determined and ambitious Shogun. Through his resilience and bravery in battle, Hideyoshi ascends to become Japan's most influential warlord, bringing...

Direction Kiyoshi Saeki

Cast Ken Takakura · Ryo Ikebe · Yoshiko Mita · Shinjiro Ebara

Synopsis Brutal Tales of Chivalry (1965) unfolds in the aftermath of World War II, where a town lies in ruins. Gennosuke, the second-in-command of the Kamizu Group, maintains a code of honor by keeping illicit and black-market goods out of their...

Direction Kenji Misumi

Cast Shintarô Katsu · Yoshiko Mita · Makoto Satô · Kô Nishimura

Direction Shigehiro Ozawa

Cast Chiezô Kataoka · Sô Yamamura · Kenji Imai · Eitarô Shindô

Synopsis Gyangu Chûshingura (1963) follows the tale of a young gang leader, Takakura, who falls victim to the deceitful schemes of the malevolent Toru Abe. Following Takakura's tragic demise in prison, his loyal followers, guided by the resolute Chiezo Kataoka, embark...

Direction Ji-shun Duan · Junya Sato · Shu'an Liu

Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Misako Konno · Nobuko Otowa · Hideji Ôtaki

Synopsis The Go Masters (1982) unfolds a decade prior to the onset of World War II in Asia, where a renowned Japanese Go master crosses paths with his Chinese counterpart in China for an intense game of Go, a strategic board...

Direction Tomotaka Tasaka

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Michiyo Kogure · Wakaba Irie · Shoichi Ozawa

Synopsis Cold Rice, Osan and Chan (1965) presents Nakamura Kinnosuke in a trio of distinct roles, each adapted from short stories by renowned author Yamamoto Shugoro. In the first tale, "Hiyameshi," a young man grapples with the challenges of pursuing his...

Direction Shinichirô Sawai

Cast Hiroko Yakushimaru · Yoshiko Mita · Masanori Sera · Yumi Kusaka

Synopsis Tragedy of W (1984) follows the journey of Shizuka, a young college student who is offered a unique chance to perform in a professional stage play. Eager to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Shizuka is determined to go above and beyond...

Direction Yoshimitsu Morita

Cast Misaki Ito · Mimura · Aoi Yû · Koichi Sato

Direction Sadao Nakajima

Cast Mariko Okada · Yûko Natori · Morio Kazama · Kei Sato

Synopsis Appassionata (1984) follows the life of Tsuya Shimamura, who enters the world in Kyoto as the second daughter of a tea merchant. Tragically, her father passes away before her arrival. Tsuya possesses a deep passion for painting, which she cherishes...

Direction Yasuo Furuhata

Cast Yoshiko Mita · Masahiko Tsugawa · Masato Furuoya · Reiko Nanjo

Synopsis Wakarenu riyû (1987) delves into the complex dynamics of a married couple, a surgeon and his spouse, who discover each other's infidelities. Despite the emotional turmoil and numerous challenges that arise from their respective affairs, the couple remains together, navigating...

Direction Tadashi Imai

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Takahiro Tamura · Tetsurô Tanba · Yoshi Kato

Synopsis Revenge (1964) follows the tale of Shinpachi, a destitute samurai facing a bleak future, who finds himself in a heated dispute with Magodayu, a high-ranking official. This altercation escalates into an unauthorized duel, culminating in Magodayu's demise. To preserve the...

Direction Teruo Ishii

Cast Koji Tsuruta · Tetsurô Tanba · Tatsuo Umemiya · Hideo Kô

Direction Kon Ichikawa · Shirô Toyoda

Cast Yoshiko Mita · Mayumi Ozora · Wakako Sakai · Akiko Nishina

Synopsis Tsuma to onna no aida (1976) explores the intricate dynamics and connections among four stunning sisters, their spouses, and the mistress of their second daughter's husband. The narrative delves into the complexities of these relationships, revealing the emotional and psychological...

Direction Junya Sato

Cast Yoshiko Sakuma · Yoshiko Mita · Rentarô Mikuni · Tetsurô Tanba

Synopsis Thirst for Love (1966) follows the tale of two women, Natsuko and Yuki, who find themselves in a complex love triangle with a man working in the advertising industry. Natsuko, who runs a bar in Tokyo, and Yuki, who manages...

Direction Umetsugu Inoue

Cast Ken Takakura · Tatsuo Umemiya · Kyôsuke Machida · Yoshiko Mita

Synopsis Ankokugai Main Street (1964) is a gritty Japanese crime film set in the tumultuous 1960s. The movie follows the story of a tough, no-nonsense detective, played by the renowned Takakura Ken, as he navigates the dangerous streets of Tokyo. The...

Direction Seijirô Kôyama

Cast Yoshiko Mita · Hiroshi Mikami · Tatsuya Nakadai · Riho Makise

Direction Daisuke Itô

Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Chikage Awashima · Yoshiko Mita · Hideo Murata

Direction Kiyoshi Saeki

Cast Ken Takakura · Ryo Ikebe · Yoshiko Mita · Masahiko Tsugawa