Cast: Mariko Kaga

Direction Yasuharu Ishii · Yamamuro Daisuke · Katayama Osam

Cast Mao Inoue · Jun Matsumoto · Shun Oguri · Shôta Matsuda

Direction Kôhei Oguri

Cast Takahiro Tamura · Mariko Kaga · Nobutaka Asahara · Makiko Shibata

Synopsis Muddy River (1981) follows the story of two young boys who form a deep bond while living near the mouth of a muddy river in Osaka. Their families are involved in distinct yet intertwined businesses: one operates a restaurant, while...

Direction Masahiro Shinoda

Cast Ryo Ikebe · Mariko Kaga · Takashi Fujiki · Chisako Hara

Synopsis Pale Flower (1964) follows the story of Muraki, a seasoned Yakuza gangster who has recently been freed from prison after a murder conviction. Upon his return to society, Muraki revisits his old gambling spots and crosses paths with Saeko, a...

Direction Masahiro Shinoda

Cast Takashi Fujiki · Mariko Kaga · Kyôko Kishida · Tamotsu Hayakawa

Synopsis A flame at the pier (1962) explores the intricate web of loyalty and deceit within the dockworker community of Yokohama. The narrative revolves around a dockworker who is deeply committed to his union-busting duties, driven by a misguided sense of...

Direction Kazuo Kuroki

Cast Mariko Kaga · Hosei Komatsu · Toshie Kimura · Takeshi Kusaka

Synopsis Silence Has No Wings (1966) follows a young boy living on the northern island of Hokkaido, Japan, who captures a butterfly originating from Nagasaki, located at the southern tip of the archipelago. His educators accuse him of deceit, believing he...

Direction Masahiro Shinoda

Cast Kaoru Yachigusa · Mariko Kaga · Sô Yamamura · Kei Yamamoto

Synopsis With Beauty and Sorrow (1965) unfolds a complex narrative set in motion by a past love affair between Ôki, a renowned writer, and Otoko, a celebrated painter. Their relationship began when Otoko was just 16, resulting in a pregnancy that...

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Yusaku Matsuda · Michiyo Oguso · Mariko Kaga · Katsuo Nakamura

Synopsis Heat-Haze Theatre (1981) is a surreal and captivating sequel to Seijun Suzuki's critically acclaimed "Zigeunerweisen." This enigmatic and erotic film, titled "Kagero-Za," stands as the second installment in Suzuki's Taishô Trilogy. The narrative unfolds in the fragmented urban landscapes and...

Direction Nagisa Ôshima

Cast Katsuo Nakamura · Mariko Kaga · Yumiko Nogawa · Masako Yagi

Synopsis The Pleasures of the Flesh (1965) is a thought-provoking film directed by Nagisa Oshima that cleverly employs the "pink" genre to conceal a deeper allegory about the materialistic culture of post-war Japan. The original title, which translates to "Indulgence," sets...

Direction Yasuharu Ishii

Cast Mao Inoue · Jun Matsumoto · Shun Oguri · Shôta Matsuda

Direction Kosaku Yamashita

Cast Shima Iwashita · Rino Katase · Kinya Kitaoji · Masao Kusakari

Direction Keishi Ohtomo

Cast Kai Ato · Shirô Itô · Mariko Kaga · Rei Kikukawa

Direction Eizô Sugawa

Cast Toshiyuki Hosokawa · Eri Ishida · Mariko Kaga · Shinnosuke Furumoto

Synopsis A Paucity of Flying Dreams (1990) is an enchanting tale that weaves a unique narrative around an unusual love story. The film follows the journey of a woman who inexplicably begins to reverse the effects of aging, becoming younger over...

Direction Yoshihiro Fukagawa

Cast Shô Sakurai · Aoi Miyazaki · Jun Kaname · Mariko Kaga

Direction Kinji Fukasaku

Cast Keiko Matsuzaka · Hiroyuki Sanada · Tsutomu Yamazaki · Koichi Sato

Synopsis Lovers Lost (1982) unfolds a poignant tale of romance between a 29-year-old woman, who has a complex past as a former prostitute but is now the companion of a prosperous jewelry merchant, and a 19-year-old college student.

Direction Tatsumi Kumashiro

Cast Mariko Fuji · Kenichi Hagiwara · Mieko Harada · Kanako Higuchi

Synopsis Modori River (1983) follows the life of Takeha, a brilliant and unconventional poet who thrived during the Taisho Romanticism era. The narrative delves into the lives of the women who were deeply influenced by his artistic pursuits and chose to...

Direction Minoru Shibuya

Cast Chishu Ryu · Nobuko Otowa · Mariko Kaga · Isao Yamagata

Synopsis The Radish and the Carrot (1965) follows the story of a high-ranking corporate official who discovers that his younger sibling, whom he had personally endorsed for a position, has been misappropriating company assets. In a desperate attempt to salvage the...

Direction Makoto Wada

Cast Hiroyuki Sanada · Shinobu Otake · Takeshi Kaga · Mariko Kaga

Synopsis Mahjong Horoki (1984) follows the journey of an inexperienced mahjong player who, after suffering a devastating loss to a seasoned expert, embarks on a quest to master the game. Driven by a desire for vengeance, the protagonist dedicates himself to...

Direction Joji Matsuoka

Cast Hiroko Yakushimaru · Etsushi Toyokawa · Michitaka Tsutsui · Kai Ato

Synopsis Kira kira hikaru (1992) follows the unconventional journey of Shoko and Mutsuki, who enter into a marriage to appease their concerned parents. However, Shoko is beyond the societal expectation for a 'suitable' Japanese woman's marriage age, and Mutsuki harbors romantic...

Direction Teruo Ishii

Cast Ken Takakura · Tetsurô Tanba · Naoki Sugiura · Shinjiro Ebara

Direction Yôichi Higashi

Cast Yagi Nakasuji · Yûko Tanaka · Morio Kazama · Masahiko Tsugawa

Synopsis The Rape (1982) follows the harrowing journey of Yahagi Michiko, who is brutally attacked and assaulted while walking home one night. The narrative delves into her struggles as she navigates the complexities of the police investigation, hospital procedures, and the...