She and He (1963)
She and He (1963) As her husband Eiichi becomes more entangled in his life as businessman, Naoko looks for ways to expand her own life even as her husband's life shrinks in scope and intimacy. She finds new interests, new love, and a greater sense of her place in the world.
Danryû (1957)
Danryû (1957) A young doctor running a small hospital has to choose between two women: a dedicated nurse or a wealthy girl who has been spoiled.
Toi ippon no michi (1978)
Toi ippon no michi 1978 Follows railway workers struggles to create unions during a period of economic growth and increased automation
Ballad of the Cart (1959)
Ballad of the Cart 1959 Spanning decades of radically changing times, this compelling epic drama closes on a touching note as a soldier returns at the end of the Second World War Very much centre of the saga is Seki, characterised with a tremendous emotionally charged performance from Yuko Mochizuki
Kiga kaikyo (1965)
Kiga kaikyo 1965 Three thieves escape from a heist, one of them killing the other two He is sheltered by a prostitute and sought after by the police, but only after ten years his true motivation unravels
Under the Flag of the Rising Sun (1972)
Under the Flag of the Rising Sun 1972 Twenty six years after the execution of her soldier husband on the dying days of World War II the widow is still searching for the truth by meeting with, questioning and interviewing the dead mans comrades, companions and executioner The stories retold are one p