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In a small town, the locals are struggling with burdensome land taxes and compulsory labor. Among them, Juzaburo Kokutaya (played by Sadao Abe) and eight others are concerned about the…

In this heartwarming comedy directed by Yôji Yamada, a seemingly ordinary family is thrown into chaos when the matriarch unexpectedly requests a divorce as her birthday present. The film explores…

Nobuko, portrayed by Sayuri Yoshinaga, is a midwife living in Nagasaki, Japan. Three years prior, she lost her son to the atomic bomb. However, on August 9, 1948, her son…

“125 Years Memory” (海難1890 Kainan) is a drama film from 2015, directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka and penned by Eriko Komatsu. This film is a collaborative effort between Japan and Turkey….

The story takes place in the Kaga Domain during the Edo Period. Oharu, known for her exceptional culinary abilities, marries Yasunobu, the successor of the Funaki family, who are the…

Set in feudal Japan, this gripping samurai epic follows a group of 13 warriors on a mission to assassinate a ruthless and tyrannical lord, whose rise to power threatens the…

Ginko’s younger sibling, Tetsuro, who has not succeeded in his comedic career, stands out as the eccentric member of the family. His often embarrassing, boisterous, and sometimes inappropriate behavior leads…

Set in the vibrant and visually stunning world of Edo-period Japan, this film follows the journey of a young girl named Kiyoha, who rises through the ranks of a brothel…

The story explores the bond between a youthful blind samurai named Kimura and his wife, who is willing to make a personal sacrifice to protect her husband’s honor.

A psychological thriller directed by Satoshi Kon, this film follows Mima Kirigoe, a pop idol who decides to leave her music career to pursue acting. As she navigates the challenges…