Movies

This 1932 adaptation is the earliest sound version of the ever-popular and much-filmed Chushingura story of the loyal 47 retainers who avenged their...

A sixteen-year-old who had been living on her own since her mother died, frequently gets in trouble with the police. She gets sent to an "institute"...

As Japan's economic growth policies intensify, small-scale farmers embark on a first-ever communal dairy farming initiative in their village. They...

A mournful masterpiece by Kinugasa Teinosuke

Japanese film.

The story is based on the serial novel by Tsunoda Kikuo.

1940 Japanese movie

Laughter is brought about by a teacher-husband and student-wife couple.

An onnagata (female impersonator) of a Kabuki troupe avenges his parents' deaths. Remade in 1963 as Yukinojô Henge.

Based on the novel by Kojin Shimomura. Story of a young boy and his adventures in the country. His idyllic life is shattered by the illness and death...

An early fantasy film starring Tomisaburô Wakayama.

A semi-documentary story about the vicissitudes in the life of an elderly fisherman.

Another adaptation of Tange Sazen.

Based on the story of Shimizu no Jirocho.

In this movie, Sashichi tries to catch a serial killer who kills his victims with shurikens.