Screenplay: Toshirô Ide

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Toshirô Ide. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


7.8

80 votes

A Wanderer's Notebook

1962 · Movie · 124 min. · Japan

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Hideko Takamine · Akira Takarada · Daisuke Kato · Keiju Kobayashi

Synopsis A Wanderer's Notebook (1962) is a compelling biopic that delves into the life of the renowned Japanese writer Fumiko Hayashi. The film chronicles her journey as she builds her career from the ground up, showcasing her determination and resilience in...

7.7

112 votes

7.7

112 votes

The Stranger Within a Woman

1966 · Movie · 102 min. · Japan

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Keiju Kobayashi · Michiyo Aratama · Mitsuko Kusabue · Tatsuya Mihashi

Synopsis The Stranger Within a Woman (1966) is a film that showcases director Mikio Naruse's return to black-and-white Academy format for his penultimate film, following his exploration of color and cinemascope in the 1960s. This choice of format may have been...

7.6

152 votes

7.6

152 votes

Repast

1951 · Movie · 97 min. · Japan

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Ken Uehara · Setsuko Hara · Yukiko Shimazaki · Yôko Sugi

Synopsis Repast (1951) unfolds in the immediate aftermath of World War II, delving into the strained relationship between salaryman Hatsunosuke and his wife, Michiyo. The narrative centers around the emotional turmoil experienced by Michiyo, a housewife grappling with the monotony of...

7.4

162 votes

7.4

162 votes

Flowing

1956 · Movie · 117 min. · Japan

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Kinuyo Tanaka · Isuzu Yamada · Hideko Takamine · Mariko Okada

Synopsis Flowing (1956) follows the story of Rika, portrayed by Kinuyo Tanaka, a widow who finds herself in a desperate financial situation. Compelled by necessity, she accepts a position as a housemaid in a struggling geisha house located in Tokyo. The...

7.4

162 votes

7.4

162 votes

Daughters, Wives and a Mother

1960 · Movie · 123 min. · Japan

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Setsuko Hara · Hideko Takamine · Akira Takarada · Hiroshi Koizumi

Synopsis Daughters, Wives and a Mother (1960) follows the story of an elderly woman residing in Tokyo and her five adult children, along with their respective spouses, who are grappling with financial difficulties. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when one...

7.4

98 votes

7.4

98 votes

A Woman's Place

1962 · Movie · 111 min. · Japan

7.4

47 votes

7.4

47 votes

A Wife's Heart

1956 · Movie · 101 min. · Japan

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Hideko Takamine · Toshirô Mifune · Keiju Kobayashi · Akemi Negishi

Synopsis A Wife's Heart (1956) follows the journey of a young, ambitious wife who aspires to establish her own cafe. To make her dream a reality, she secures a loan and begins to work tirelessly towards her goal. However, her meticulous...

7.2

89 votes

7.2

89 votes

7.2

124 votes

Wife

1953 · Movie · 96 min. · Japan

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Mieko Takamine · Ken Uehara · Rentarô Mikuni · Michiyo Aratama

Synopsis Wife (1953) delves into the trials of a woman who uncovers her husband's infidelity. Rather than face the societal shame of a failed marriage, she resolves to take extraordinary measures to retain her husband's loyalty and keep their union intact.

7.1

42 votes

7.1

42 votes

Husband and Wife

1953 · Movie · 87 min. · Japan

Direction Mikio Naruse

Cast Ken Uehara · Yôko Sugi · Rentarô Mikuni · Keiju Kobayashi

Synopsis Husband and Wife (1953) explores the challenges faced by a young couple navigating the complexities of married life, which are further strained by financial hardships. The film follows Ken Uehara and Yoko Sugi as they grapple with the difficulties of...

7.1

44 votes

7.1

44 votes

7.0

24 votes

Direction Kihachi Okamoto

Cast Keiju Kobayashi · Michiyo Aratama · Tatsuyoshi Ehara · Hiroshi Tachikawa

Synopsis Eburi manshi no yûga-na seikatsu (1963) follows the journey of an average man whose life takes an unexpected turn after a night of heavy drinking. In a moment of inebriation, he boldly declares his intention to contribute a piece to...

6.6

32 votes

6.6

32 votes

Woman's Calendar

1954 · Movie · 100 min. · Japan

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Izu no odoriko

1963 · Movie · 87 min. · Japan

Direction Katsumi Nishikawa

Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Hideki Takahashi

Synopsis Izu no odoriko (1963) follows the tale of a young scholar who, during his summer break, encounters a vibrant teenage performer who is part of a traveling comedy troupe. As their paths cross, an unexpected bond forms between the two,...

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Onna wa nido umareru

1961 · Movie · 99 min. · Japan

Direction Yûzô Kawashima

Cast Ayako Wakao · Sô Yamamura · Jun Fujimaki · Frankie Sakai

Synopsis Onna wa nido umareru (1961) centers around Koen, a geisha navigating a complex web of relationships with multiple men simultaneously. Among her suitors is Tsutsui, a more mature individual who suggests a shift towards exclusivity, aiming to alter the dynamics...

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Blue Mountains, Part II

1949 · Movie · 91 min. · Japan

Direction Tadashi Imai

Cast Setsuko Hara · Ryo Ikebe · Michiyo Kogure · Yôko Sugi

Synopsis Blue Mountains, Part II (1949) is set in a post-war all-female educational institution in Japan, where a new student faces relentless bullying from her peers due to her association with a boy outside of school. The narrative takes a dramatic...

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