Movies

An anthology of thirteen patriotic stories about Japanese citizens contributing to the war effort.

A young man rents an apartment in Tokyo and discover it was built by his father. He falls in love with the daughter of the mistress of the house and...

Sayuri, a young woman born to a simple life on a farm, moves to Tokyo to pursue a life long dream of becoming a singer. Through dance, music, and...

Set in an old merchant house in Kyoto, the film traces the passing of an era through the story of a parent and child.

A period piece about the love of a wealthy blind woman, a teacher of koto and shamisen, and her devoted manservant. Based on a novella by Tanizaki...

A poignant story about a young couple, Setsu and Chozo, who are torn apart to save Setsu's father's restaurant.

1948 Japanese movie

1962 Japanese movie

With his simple appearance, eyes shining with love and a sense of justice, and voice burning with youthful passion, the eleven students felt...

Nabeshima Naoshige murders his lord, Ryuzoji Takafusa, seeking to gain power and steal his Lord’s wife. To avoid her fate, Lady Takafusa drowns...

1961 Japanese movie

A modern girl suddenly intrudes into a widower's family home.

Japanese propaganda film about the Normanton Incident.

Young geisha Kohana scrambles to realize her dream of bringing back her grandmother’s restaurant business.

A story about the lives of four sisters and their manipulative mother who must come to terms with each of their decisions in life.

A newly hired daily newspaper writer covering the society beat receives an assignment to cover Tokyo at night by walking and observing it. He gets...

A spirited young teacher challenges the conservative school employing her with liberal thinking and teaching methods.

1962 Japanese movie. Remake of Mori's 1942 original movie

Based on the serialized story "東京一代女" which appeared in Tokyo Shinbun. A geisha known for her dancing begins...