Soundtrack: Teizo Matsumura

The best movies, series, and documentaries with a soundtrack by Teizo Matsumura. Enjoy the titles that feature an unforgettable music.


Silence Has No Wings

1966 · Movie · 100 min. · Japan

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...

6.9

71 votes

6.9

71 votes

Flame and Women

1967 · Movie · 102 min. · Japan

Direction Yoshishige Yoshida

Cast Mariko Okada · Isao Kimura · Mayumi Ogawa · Takeshi Kusaka

Synopsis Flame and Women (1967) follows the story of Ritsuko, who is wedded to Shingo, a design engineer. Due to Shingo's infertility, Ritsuko undergoes artificial insemination. The arrival of their son, Takashi, fails to mend the strained relationship between Ritsuko and...

6.9

70 votes

6.9

70 votes

Dojoji Temple (S)

1976 · Movie · 19 min. · Japan

Direction Kihachirô Kawamoto

Synopsis Dojoji Temple (S) (1976) follows the journey of an elderly monk and his enthusiastic young apprentice as they navigate a bustling pilgrimage route towards a renowned temple. As nightfall approaches, they seek shelter at the residence of a young widow,...

6.6

61 votes

6.6

61 votes

Deep River

1995 · Movie · 108 min. · Japan

Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Kumiko Akiyoshi · Eiji Okuda · Hisashi Igawa · Kyôko Kagawa

Synopsis Deep River (1995) follows the journey of three Japanese travelers who find themselves in India, each with a unique quest. Miss Naruse seeks out Otsu, a Catholic priest who was her lover a decade ago, now residing in Benares where...

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Pickpocket

2000 · Movie · 112 min. · Japan

Direction Kazuo Kuroki

Cast Yoshio Harada · Jun Fubuki · Kirina Mano · Shuji Kashiwabara

Synopsis Pickpocket (2000) follows the story of Kaido, a skilled thief who operates within the bustling Tokyo subway system, accompanied by his young foster daughter, Rei. Rei acts as a decoy, distracting potential victims while Kaido swiftly lifts their wallets. Their...

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Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Eiji Okuda · Ken Watanabe · Takahiro Tamura · Kyôko Kishida

Synopsis Umi to dokuyaku (The Sea and Poison) (1986) delves into the grim reality of World War II, where American airmen who were shot down find themselves subjected to gruesome medical experiments conducted by Japanese surgeons. The film explores the dark...

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Aido: Slave of Love

1969 · Movie · 105 min. · Japan

Direction Susumu Hani

Cast Yuri Suemasa · Kenzo Kawarazaki · Kimiko Nukamura · Rumiko Tanuma

Synopsis Aido: Slave of Love (1969) follows the tumultuous journey of Aido (Yuri Suemasa), a captivating woman burdened by an unquenchable desire for intimacy. Her life takes a dramatic turn after an intense encounter with a young student, leading her into...

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The Diary of Yumechiyo

1985 · Movie · 128 min. · Japan

Direction Kirio Urayama

Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Kinya Kitaoji · Kirin Kiki · Mayumi Ogawa

Synopsis The Diary of Yumechiyo (1985) follows the poignant journey of Yumechiyo, a young woman of striking beauty who returns to her family with the devastating revelation that her ailment, caused by atomic bomb exposure, is leukemia. With a life expectancy...

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Apart from Life

1970 · Movie · 127 min. · Japan

Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Mizuho Suzuki · Hiroko Kino · Mugihito · Sen Hara

Synopsis Apart from Life (1970) follows the story of a Japanese soldier who, at the onset of World War II, engages in a romantic relationship with a Korean woman. Their liaison results in the birth of a child, which brings about...

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The Assassination of Ryoma

1974 · Movie · 118 min. · Japan

Direction Kazuo Kuroki

Cast Yoshio Harada · Renji Ishibashi · Rie Nakagawa · Yusaku Matsuda

Synopsis The Assassination of Ryoma (1974) delves into the final three days of Sakamoto Ryoma's life, a dedicated imperial loyalist who endeavored to unite the Choshu and Satsuma clans, paving the way for the Meiji Restoration in 1868. This samurai film...

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Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Eiji Okuda · Toshirô Mifune · Kinnosuke Nakamura · Go Kato

Synopsis Sen no Rikyu: Honkakubo's Student Writings (Death of a Tea Master) (1989) delves into the aftermath of the enigmatic demise of the renowned tea master Sen no Rikyu, as his devoted pupil Honkakubo embarks on a quest to unravel the...

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Lost Love

1978 · Movie · 106 min. · Japan

Direction Kazuo Kuroki

Cast Jun Fubuki · Jun Hamamura · Yoshio Harada · Yûdai Ishiyama

Synopsis Lost Love (1978) unfolds in a somber coastal village where the lifeless forms of two lovers, who took their own lives together, are discovered on the beach. A tenacious local journalist and the deceased woman's former pimp embark on a...

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Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Hisashi Igawa · Satoko Iwasaki · Taketoshi Naitô

Synopsis Hikarigoke (Luminous Moss, Shiny Moss) (1992) unfolds on the frigid, snow-kissed island of Hokkaido, Japan, where a renowned author is guided through a series of caves by the local school principal. These caves are notable for their bioluminescent moss, which...

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Preparation for the Festival

1975 · Movie · 117 min. · Japan

Direction Kazuo Kuroki

Cast Jun Etô · Haruko Mabuchi · Hajime Hana · Yoshio Harada

Synopsis Preparation for the Festival (1975) is a cinematic adaptation of Nakajima Takehiro's novel, inspired by a painting by Paul Gauguin. This semi-autobiographical tale follows a young man's aspirations to become a screenwriter, set in the picturesque village of Nakamura, Kochi...

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The Long Darkness

1972 · Movie · 120 min. · Japan

Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Go Kato · Komaki Kurihara · Yasushi Nagata · Kinzo Shin

Synopsis The Long Darkness (1972) delves into the intricate dynamics between two disenchanted young individuals. The film is visually striking, utilizing a monochrome palette to capture the grimy, decaying lumberyards of Tokyo and the harsh, unforgiving snowscapes of the northern regions....

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Rônin-gai

1990 · Movie · 117 min. · Japan

Direction Kazuo Kuroki

Cast Yoshio Harada · Kanako Higuchi · Shintarô Katsu

Synopsis Rônin-gai (1990) unfolds in a quaint rural village, where the local brothel serves as the community's hub for evening gatherings, drinks, and merriment. This often leads to rowdy behavior and clumsy swordplay as impoverished ronin drown their sorrows and frustrations...

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Rise, Fair Sun

1973 · Movie · 130 min. · Japan

Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Keiko Takahashi · Shin Saburi · Kinya Kitaoji

Synopsis Rise, Fair Sun (1973) follows the journey of a dedicated farmer and his resilient community in a picturesque Japanese village. The narrative unfolds as they stand against a formidable challenge: the transformation of their pristine, untouched region into a bustling...

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