During World War II, a Japanese soldier surrenders after the Battle of the Pacific and become a Buddhist monk, dedicating himself to burying the dead soldiers and praying for their souls.

The Only Son tells the story of a single mother living in Tokyo during the Great Depression. She works in a factory and dreams of her son becoming a successful schoolteacher. Despite financial hardships, she sacrifices everything to provide a good education for her only son. The film depicts the struggles of the urban setting, the mother-son relationship, and the poverty prevalent at the time.

Passing Fancy tells the story of a widowed father in Tokyo who navigates the challenges of raising his son while dealing with generational conflicts, unrequited love, and financial hardships. With comedic moments and emotional depth, the film explores themes of family, friendship, and sacrifice.

An Inn in Tokyo is a drama film released in 1935. The story revolves around an impoverished single father who strives to provide for his young son in Tokyo, Japan. The film explores the challenges they face as they try to make ends meet and find a place to stay. It portrays the bond between the father and son and the sacrifices they make for each other.

I Was Born, But... tells the story of two young boys who, after moving to a new neighborhood, confront a neighborhood bully and deal with the challenges of growing up. The film explores themes of loss of innocence, social order, and the self-absorption of adults in a humorous and poignant way.

A young man with a strong sense of justice is torn between two girls: the flighty Taneko and the serious Suzuko. With wisdom, courage and honor in a Japanese spirit of manliness he wins the day.

Apart from You tells the story of a geisha and her teenage son who struggle with resentment, shame, and the challenges of their family.

Set in 1950s Tokyo, a man named Jôji is waiting for his lost love. He spends his days working as a boxer and his nights at a cafe, contemplating suicide. When he meets a young woman named Saeko, he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of crime and romance.

A theater troupe faces drama and conflicts as they perform in different small towns, revealing secrets and complicated relationships.

Based on the loosely autobiographical novel of the same name by Toko Kon. Ken Yamanouchi stars as Togo Konno, the titular bastard.

Intimidation is a 1960 Japanese noir crime movie that follows a bank manager who is blackmailed by a gangster to rob his own bank. The movie explores themes of intimidation, corruption, and the complex dynamics of male-female relationships. As the situation escalates, the manager finds himself caught in a web of deceit and betrayal with his life hanging in the balance.

What Did the Lady Forget? is a 1937 comedy-drama film that follows the story of a forgetful lady and the hilarious and chaotic situations that arise from her forgetfulness. It explores themes of memory, relationships, and the consequences of forgetfulness. Set in Japan, the film showcases the interactions and dynamics among different characters, including a schoolboy, a professor, a maid, and a chauffeur. As the story unfolds, the forgetful lady's memory lapses lead to misunderstandings, comedic mishaps, and unexpected surprises. With its witty dialogue and charming characters, What Did the Lady Forget? is a delightful and entertaining film.

A group of prisoners, including a bear, find themselves trapped in a thick-walled room in post-war Japan. As they try to survive and make sense of their situation, the film delves into the complexities of human behavior and the effects of war on the psyche.

On a small island, inhabited by only fourteen hundred people, a young fisherman's son, Shinji falls in love with Hatsue, the daughter of the richest and most difficult man on the island. Despite their differences in class, they begin to meet and rumors spread of them having an illicit affair. Soon after, Shinji jumps into a stormy sea to help a ship in distress. The vessel turns out to be owned by Hatsue's arrogant father, who now becomes an understanding and sympathetic parent and allows the two lovers to marry.

On a passenger ship to Japan, the journalist Kawase encounters a man who claims to be a Filipino, but Kawase believes he is a murder suspect who fled Japan fifteen years ago, Hojo Shuichi. To throw Kawase off, the man talks a female passenger, Reiko, into acting as if she was his long-time friend. When the man - who is, in fact, Hojo - secretly leaves the ship, Reiko, who has fallen for him, joins up with Kawase to go looking for him. Meanwhile, Hojo, who has returned to Japan to find the true murderer before the 15-year statute of limiitations on murder expires, tracks down the man whom he believes ordered the murder he was accused of.

1961 Japanese movie

The young rambler, Shinji Taki, with his guitar arrives a hot spa town at the foot of Mount Aizu Bandai. Of course he solves the problems in the town while encountering the sinister rival, Masa "the pistol guy".

I Flunked, But... tells the story of a university student who struggles with studying and ultimately flunks out. Along the way, he forms a deep and meaningful friendship with another student and navigates the pressures of graduation and cheating on exams.

During college military training exercises, the bond between two friends and athletic rivals is tested when one of them becomes involved with a woman who may be a prostitute.

A mischievous boy finds himself in the middle of a kidnapping plot when he accidentally uncovers a criminal gang. With his clever wit and resourcefulness, he sets out to save the kidnapped child and bring the criminals to justice. This black-and-white silent film captures the charm and humor of the era.