Mitsuko Baisho

Kazuya Takajo, once a rising star in soccer, was chosen for the national A team at just 23 and purchased a home to share with his fiancée, Miki Nakagawa. However,…

Katsu, portrayed by Mitsuko Baisho, is a 73-year-old woman known for her sharp tongue, which often lands her in trouble. Having raised her daughter on her own, Katsu never had…

In a fantastical world where dragons soar the skies and magic is real, a young prince named Arren embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption. Guided by the wise…

Tetsumu, a reserved young man, discovers he has an innate talent for conversing with elephants. This revelation inspires him to travel to Chiang Mai, Thailand, with the goal of becoming…

White-collar worker Yamashita finds out that his wife has a lover visiting her when he’s away, suddenly returns home and kills her. After eight years in prison, he returns to live in a small village, opens a barber shop (he was trained as a barber in prison) and talks almost to no-one except for the eel he “befriended” in prison. One day he finds the unconscious body of Keiko, who attempted suicide and reminds him of his wife. She starts to work at his shop, but he doesn’t let her become close to him.

This visually stunning film, directed by the legendary Akira Kurosawa, is a collection of eight vignettes inspired by the director’s own dreams. Each segment explores themes of nature, spirituality, and…

Akira Kurosawa’s lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins to appreciate life as Shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into battle against the forces of a rival warlord.