Cast: Kaoru Futaba

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Michiko Kuwano · Ken Uehara · Mayumi Tsukiji · Kaoru Futaba

Synopsis Mr. Thank-you (1936) is a heartwarming journey film directed by Hiroshi Shimizu, chronicling the extensive and twisting path of a kind-hearted bus conductor, affectionately known as Mr. Thank You due to his frequent expression of gratitude to pedestrians who clear...

Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Tatsuo Saito · Kaoru Futaba · Kinuyo Tanaka · Chishu Ryu

Synopsis I Flunked But... (1930) follows the misadventures of a student whose meticulously planned cheating scheme goes awry when the shirt containing his crib notes is accidentally sent to the laundry. As his peers eagerly prepare to embark on their professional...

Direction Yasujirô Shimazu

Cast Ayako Katsuragi · Reikichi Kawamura · Kaoru Futaba · Kinuyo Tanaka

Synopsis The Appearance in the Love of Osayo (1934) follows the story of Yamamoto, a struggling novelist who is deeply engrossed in writing his latest work, his head adorned with a determined headband. Accompanying him is Saya, a young woman who...

Direction Tai Kato

Cast Ushio Akashi · Kyoko Aoyama · Kotaro Bando · Kaoru Futaba

Synopsis Ayame kasa: kenka kaidô (1960) is a lively and heartwarming tale of a wandering gambler, brimming with humor and empathy. The narrative follows an unusual duo—a tough gangster and a ronin, or masterless samurai—who find themselves entangled in a series...

Direction Keisuke Sasaki

Cast Kiyoshi Aono · Jun Arai · Kaoru Futaba · Masao Hayama

Synopsis The Moon of Ruined Castle (1937) follows the journey of a gifted musician who embarks on a quest through the remnants of ancient fortresses, seeking the perfect muse to ignite his next masterpiece. As he explores the crumbling walls and...

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Masao Inoue · Kaoru Futaba · Kinuyo Tanaka · Eiji Oshimoto

Direction Hiroshi Inagaki

Cast Chiezô Kataoka · Chikako Miyagi · Ryôsuke Kagawa · Takashi Shimura

Direction Yasujirô Shimazu

Cast Shinobu Aoki · Mariko Aoyama · Jun Arai · Hideo Fujino

Synopsis Men vs. Women (1936) is a vibrant musical film crafted to celebrate the grand opening of Shochiku's Ofuna Studio. The movie features an impressive ensemble of the era's top talent, showcasing their skills in a lively and entertaining narrative.

Direction Hiroshi Inagaki

Cast Kichijiro Ueda · Roppa Furukawa · Chiezô Kataoka · Kaoru Futaba

Direction Santarô Marune

Cast Masako Araki · Shinobu Araki · Tarô Bandô · Kaoru Futaba

Direction Kajirô Yamamoto

Cast Hideko Takamine · Kamatari Fujiwara · Chieko Takehisa · Kaoru Futaba

Synopsis Horse (1941) follows the heartfelt journey of Ine Onoda, the eldest daughter of an impoverished farming family, who nurtures a colt from the moment it is born, forming a deep bond with the animal. As the colt matures, the government...

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Shin Saburi · Sanae Takasugi · Ken Uehara · Michiko Kuwano

Synopsis Domestic Diary (1938) follows the story of Shuzo and Ichiro, who were inseparable as children but eventually took different paths in life. Years later, fate brings them back together, and they rekindle their friendship. Despite their wives having contrasting personalities,...

Direction Kajirô Yamamoto

Cast Hideko Takamine · Ryo Ikebe · Setsuko Hara · Takako Irie

Synopsis The Sky of Hope (1942) unfolds a month after Japan's entry into the Pacific War, yet the tranquility of suburban life remains largely undisturbed. The idyllic scenes visible from the train windows depict a peaceful existence, much like the present...

Direction Torajiro Saito

Cast Mitsuko Takao · Reikichi Kawamura · Yoshiko Kawada · Shoichi Kofujita

Synopsis The Dawning Sky (1929) is a poignant melodrama that centers around an orphaned girl and her mother who are forced apart and subsequently lose touch with each other. The narrative unfolds as the two characters navigate their separate lives, only...