Cast: Mitsuko Yoshikawa

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Mitsuko Yoshikawa. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Tatsuo Saito · Mitsuko Yoshikawa · Hideo Sugawara · Takeshi Sakamoto

Synopsis I Was Born, But... (Children of Tokyo) (1932) is set in the 1930s and follows a humble middle-class family who has recently relocated to the outskirts of Tokyo. The family consists of a father (Tatsuo Saito), a mother (Mitsuko Yoshikawa),...

7.9

2K votes

7.9

2K votes

Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Choko Iida · Hohi Aoki · Eitarô Ozawa · Mitsuko Yoshikawa

Synopsis Record of a Tenement Gentleman (1947) unfolds in the aftermath of World War II in Japan, where a man discovers a young boy who has lost his way and brings him to a crowded tenement building. Initially, no one is...

7.6

583 votes

7.6

583 votes

The Only Son

1936 · Movie · 87 min. · Japan

Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Choko Iida · Shinichi Himori · Masao Hayama · Yoshiko Tsubouchi

Synopsis The Only Son (1936) unfolds in 1923 within the picturesque province of Shinshu, where a dedicated widow and silk factory worker, Tsune Nonomiya (O-Tsune), makes a significant decision. She chooses to send her beloved only child to Tokyo to pursue...

7.6

578 votes

7.6

578 votes

Four Seasons of Children

1939 · Movie · 141 min. · Japan

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Masao Hayama · Shinichi Himori · Reikichi Kawamura · Seiji Nishimura

Synopsis Four Seasons of Children (1939) is a sequel to "Children in the Wind" and is adapted from a novel by Tsubota Joji. The narrative is structured into two distinct parts, chronicling the minor escapades and life lessons of young protagonists...

7.4

50 votes

7.4

50 votes

7.3

115 votes

An Engagement Ring

1950 · Movie · 96 min. · Japan

Direction Keisuke Kinoshita

Cast Kinuyo Tanaka · Toshirô Mifune · Jûkichi Uno · Nobuko Otowa

Synopsis An Engagement Ring (1950) follows the story of Noriko, a dedicated wife who balances her responsibilities between managing her family's jewelry store in Tokyo and caring for her ailing husband at their coastal home. Her husband, a former soldier, has...

7.2

21 votes

7.2

21 votes

Children in the Wind

1937 · Movie · 88 min. · Japan

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Bakudankozo · Masao Hayama · Reikichi Kawamura · Mitsuko Yoshikawa

Synopsis Children in the Wind (1937) is a poignant film directed by Hiroshi Shimizu, inspired by a novel by Tsubota Joji. This 1937 feature is arguably Shimizu's most renowned work, solidifying his status as a prominent director of children's films. The...

7.1

93 votes

7.1

93 votes

Nobuko

1940 · Movie · 90 min. · Japan

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Mieko Takamine · Shinobu Aoki · Mitsuko Yoshikawa · Choko Iida

Synopsis Nobuko (1940) features the celebrated actress and singer Takamine Mieko in the lead role of Nobuko, a dynamic young educator employed at a traditional institution. Adapted from Shishi Bunroku's novel, the movie chronicles Nobuko's journey as she confronts the school's...

6.9

43 votes

6.9

43 votes

After Our Separation

1933 · Movie · 61 min. · Japan

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Mitsuko Yoshikawa · Akio Isono · Sumiko Mizukubo · Reikichi Kawamura

Synopsis After Our Separation (1933) presents a poignant and heart-wrenching narrative that showcases the life of an aging geisha and her troubled relationship with her teenage son, who feels embarrassed by her profession. The film juxtaposes her story with that of...

6.9

84 votes

6.9

84 votes

Woman in the Mist

1936 · Movie · 111 min. · Japan

Direction Heinosuke Gosho

Cast Toshiko Iizuka · Shin Tokudaiji · Choko Iida · Takeshi Sakamoto

Synopsis Woman in the Mist (1936) follows the story of Otoku, a devoted mother who has made immense sacrifices for her son, Seiichi. Concerned about his wayward path, she enlists the help of her brother, Bunkichi, to intervene. Bunkichi attempts to...

6.7

21 votes

6.7

21 votes

What Did the Lady Forget?

1937 · Movie · 71 min. · Japan

Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Tatsuo Saito · Michiko Kuwano · Shûji Sano · Sumiko Kurishima

Synopsis What Did the Lady Forget? (1937) centers around a wealthy medical professor, Komiya, and his domineering wife, Tokio, who are tasked with caring for their lively niece, Setsuko, from Osaka. Setsuko is a free-spirited young woman who defies societal norms,...

6.6

144 votes

6.6

144 votes

Mother's Love Letter

1935 · Movie · 106 min. · Japan

Direction Hiromasa Nomura

Cast Sanae Takasugi · Tokuji Kobayashi · Tomio Aoki · Mitsuko Yoshikawa

Synopsis Mother's Love Letter (1935) is a charming domestic comedy that centers around a dynamic family operating a judo school. The narrative revolves around a resilient wife who holds a strong presence in the household, and her husband, who is often...

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Shinran

1960 · Movie · 148 min. · Japan

Direction Tomotaka Tasaka

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Katsuo Nakamura · Hiroshi Fujikawa · Minoru Chiaki

Synopsis Shinran (1960) is a cinematic portrayal that delves into the life and spiritual journey of Shinran, a pivotal figure in Japanese Buddhism. The film chronicles his transformation from a young monk to a revered religious leader, highlighting his struggles, enlightenment,...

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Man of the World

1960 · Movie · 118 min. · Japan

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Don't Tell Your Wife about it

1937 · Movie · 61 min. · Japan

Direction Minoru Shibuya

Cast Tatsuo Saito · Fumiko Okamura · Takeshi Sakamoto · Mitsuko Yoshikawa

Synopsis Don't Tell Your Wife about it (1937) follows the escapades of two men who find themselves feeling constrained by their wives' expectations. Despite their marital frustrations, they navigate through a series of misadventures, including visits to brothels, which ultimately lead...

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