Cast: Kakuko Chino

Direction Nagisa Ôshima

Cast Hiroshi Fujikawa · Yuki Tominaga · Yûko Mochizuki · Michio Ito

Synopsis A Town of Love and Hope (1959) centers around a young man named Masao, who faces significant challenges after his father's passing. His mother is ill, and his sister has mild intellectual disabilities. To support his family, Masao works diligently...

Direction Yoshishige Yoshida

Cast Hizuru Takachiho · Masahiko Tsugawa · Yusuke Kawazu · Shoji Yasui

Synopsis Good-for-Nothing (1960) is a cinematic debut by Yoshida that delves into the lives of young students amidst a backdrop of jazz, existential emptiness, and ennui. The narrative is straightforward: a young man from humble origins, often dismissed as a "good-for-nothing,"...

Direction Nagisa Ôshima

Cast Keiko Asami · Kakuko Chino · Kotobuki Hananomoto · Kiku Hôjô

Synopsis Tomorrow's Sun (S) (1959) is the inaugural directorial venture by Nagisa Oshima, presented as a mock trailer for a nonexistent film. This short piece humorously imitates the prevalent Japanese film genres of its era, offering a unique and entertaining look...

Direction Yoshitaro Nomura

Cast Shima Iwashita · Yoshi Kato · Sachiko Hidari · Takahiro Tamura

Synopsis The Scarlet Camellia (1965) is a gripping Japanese drama that follows a young woman who embarks on a deadly mission to avenge her ailing father. She starts by setting fire to her parents' villa and then systematically eliminates her mother's...

Direction Hideo Ôba

Cast Mariko Okada · Keiji Sada · Shima Iwashita · Kakuko Chino

Direction Keigo Kimura

Cast Hiroshi Akutagawa · Kakuko Chino · Natsuko Kahara · Kyôko Kishida

Synopsis Fubuki To Tomoni Kieyukinu (1959) follows the journey of a wealthy widow who, after the loss of her husband, embarks on a reflective trip through Japan. Living in a villa with her loyal servant, the woman recalls her youth and...

Direction Hideo Ôba

Cast Mineko Bandai · Kakuko Chino · Takanobu Hozumi · Kaneko Iwasaki

Synopsis Snow Country (1965) is a poignant tale set in a remote, snow-covered village. Shimamura, a weary artist, seeks solace and renewal in this isolated setting. He reconnects with Komako, a geisha he had previously met, and their bond deepens into...