Kikuko Hanaoka Movies

In late 19th century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that he...

A sad and troubled man finds a new job five years after the end of WWII, where he writes love letters for other people.

This horror tale relates the consequences of a Japanese legend which tells of a man who has to betray his wife in order to achieve power.

A luckless geisha struggles to make a living for herself and her young son.

A poignant story about a young couple, Setsu and Chozo, who are torn apart to save Setsu's father's restaurant.

An actress returns to Tokyo after a successful stint in Hollywood to reclaim—with the help of her gangster brother—the daughter she...

A spectacular comedy with a star-studded cast that depicts unusual trials and unexpected verdicts regarding the five deadly sins: the crime of...

1961 Toei adaptation of Yokomizo's novel.

33-year-old poor writer Ogata was able to endure his miserable life cheerfully thanks to Yoshie, a 19-year-old innocent young wife. After graduating...

A fox in disguise, Okon, returns the favor to a man who rescued her from a fatal trap.

Thriller drama by Kon Ichikawa

Japanese comedy film released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Shintoho's founding.

Home drama about tin craftsmen and their families in downtown Tokyo. Though poor, they do not lose their cheerfulness or give in to oppression.

An early film by Kon Ichikawa

Japanese comedy film.

Japanese comedy film.

Lord for a Night is a 1946 Japanese film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa.

Japanese war drama.