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Set in 18th-century Japan, this film follows the residents of a small village who devise a clever plan to save themselves from financial ruin by secretly amassing a fortune to…

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 gift. The film explores…

Set in the aftermath of World War II, this poignant drama directed by Yôji Yamada explores the emotional and psychological struggles of a mother and her son as they navigate…

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

Set in the Edo period, this film follows the story of a young woman named Haru, who is an exceptional cook. She marries into a samurai family and uses her…

A bravado period action film set at the end of Japan’s feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into a war-torn future.

In this poignant family drama directed by Yôji Yamada, the story revolves around the complex relationship between a woman and her estranged younger brother. The film explores themes of familial…

Set in the vibrant and visually stunning world of Edo-period Japan, this film follows the journey of a rebellious young girl who rises through the ranks to become a high-ranking…

Set in the Edo period of Japan, this film follows the life of a low-ranking samurai who faces a personal and moral crisis after a tragic incident leaves him blind….