Cast: Masao Hayama

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Masao Hayama. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Only Son

1936 · Movie · 87 min. · Japan

Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Choko Iida · Shinichi Himori · Masao Hayama · Yoshiko Tsubouchi

Synopsis The Only Son (1936) unfolds in 1923 within the picturesque province of Shinshu, where a dedicated widow and silk factory worker, Tsune Nonomiya (O-Tsune), makes a significant decision. She chooses to send her beloved only child to Tokyo to pursue...

7.6

578 votes

7.6

578 votes

There Was a Father

1942 · Movie · 94 min. · Japan

Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Chishu Ryu · Shûji Sano · Shin Saburi · Takeshi Sakamoto

Synopsis There Was a Father (1942) follows the life of Shuhei Horikawa, a dedicated yet impoverished educator who faces significant challenges in single-handedly rearing his son, Ryohei. The narrative delves into the hardships and sacrifices Shuhei endures, as he grapples with...

7.6

969 votes

7.6

969 votes

Four Seasons of Children

1939 · Movie · 141 min. · Japan

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Masao Hayama · Shinichi Himori · Reikichi Kawamura · Seiji Nishimura

Synopsis Four Seasons of Children (1939) is a sequel to "Children in the Wind" and is adapted from a novel by Tsubota Joji. The narrative is structured into two distinct parts, chronicling the minor escapades and life lessons of young protagonists...

7.4

50 votes

7.4

50 votes

Children in the Wind

1937 · Movie · 88 min. · Japan

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Bakudankozo · Masao Hayama · Reikichi Kawamura · Mitsuko Yoshikawa

Synopsis Children in the Wind (1937) is a poignant film directed by Hiroshi Shimizu, inspired by a novel by Tsubota Joji. This 1937 feature is arguably Shimizu's most renowned work, solidifying his status as a prominent director of children's films. The...

7.1

93 votes

7.1

93 votes

Mr. Thank-you

1936 · Movie · 76 min. · Japan

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...

6.9

145 votes

6.9

145 votes

What Did the Lady Forget?

1937 · Movie · 71 min. · Japan

Direction Yasujirō Ozu

Cast Tatsuo Saito · Michiko Kuwano · Shûji Sano · Sumiko Kurishima

Synopsis What Did the Lady Forget? (1937) centers around a wealthy medical professor, Komiya, and his domineering wife, Tokio, who are tasked with caring for their lively niece, Setsuko, from Osaka. Setsuko is a free-spirited young woman who defies societal norms,...

6.6

144 votes

6.6

144 votes

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The Moon of Ruined Castle

1937 · Movie · 71 min. · Japan

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...

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Okinu and Clerk

1940 · Movie · 73 min. · Japan

Direction Hiromasa Nomura

Cast Shozaburo Abe · Mariko Aoyama · Hideo Fujino · Masao Hayama

Synopsis Okinu and Clerk (1940) tells the story of Okinu, the daughter of a hosiery business proprietor, who harbors deep feelings for Yukidon, the youthful manager of the store. Their interactions, however, are marked by constant arguments. Complications arise when the...

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Ano michi kono michi

1936 · Movie · 77 min. · Japan

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Five Siblings

1939 · Movie · 93 min. · Japan

Direction Kôzaburô Yoshimura

Cast Tomio Aoki · Hideo Fujino · Tokiko Hada · Masao Hayama

Synopsis Five Siblings (1939) follows the story of a family that faces sudden adversity when the patriarch, a businessman, encounters legal troubles and tragically takes his own life. This leaves his wife and their five children in a state of turmoil....

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Women of Battle

1939 · Movie · 83 min. · Japan

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Forget Love for Now

1937 · Movie · 73 min. · Japan

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Tomio Aoki · Mary Dean · Hatsue Gion · Masao Hayama

Synopsis Forget Love for Now (1937) follows the story of Yuki, a resilient young woman navigating the challenges of single motherhood. She works as a bar hostess to provide for her son, Haru. Haru's friends, including the kind-hearted Tomio Aoki, are...

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