In post-war Japan, a traumatized pilot must confront his survivor's guilt and join forces with a team to defeat Godzilla, a giant monster created by atomic bomb radiation. As they devise plans and engage in battles, they realize the true cost of war and the power of redemption.
A young woman Chiaki whose family runs an old miso company in Nagano Prefecture, the only daughter of old traditional family. For generations, they were making soybean paste for living. Now she needs to take over this business and rebuild it. She lives through the hardships of postwar Japan.
After a series of shipwrecks and unexplained phenomena, a giant creature known as Godzilla emerges from the ocean and begins to terrorize Tokyo. As the city falls into chaos, a group of scientists and officials frantically search for a way to stop the rampaging monster before it destroys everything in its path.
From Up on Poppy Hill is a nostalgic romance set in 1963 Yokohama, Japan. It follows the story of Umi Matsuzaki, a high school girl who falls in love with a fellow student, Shun Kazama. Together, they work to save their school's clubhouse from demolition, all while uncovering the secrets of their pasts and the history of their town. This heartwarming tale explores themes of love, friendship, and the importance of preserving history.
Good Morning is a gentle comedy that follows the everyday life of a family in post-war Japan. It explores themes of generational conflict, social dynamics, and the importance of communication.
Late Spring is a beautiful and poignant film set in post-World War II Japan. It tells the story of a widower and his unmarried daughter, exploring the themes of family, love, and sacrifice. The film showcases the delicate relationship between the father and daughter as they navigate societal expectations and the generation gap.
Sayonara is a 1957 movie set in post-war Japan during the Korean War. It tells the story of an Air Force officer who falls in love with a Japanese woman. The couple faces challenges and racial prejudice due to their interracial relationship. The film explores cultural differences and the impact of the war on their lives.
In Tokyo, a rookie detective loses his gun and becomes obsessed with finding it, leading him to navigate through the city's criminal underworld. As he delves deeper into the dark and dangerous world, he uncovers a web of deception and discovers shocking truths.
Floating Weeds follows the story of a theater company director who returns to his hometown and rekindles a relationship with a former mistress and their illegitimate son. The film explores themes of love, family relationships, and the struggles of life in a small town.
The Idiot is a surreal adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's classic novel. It tells the story of a naive prince in post-war Japan who becomes entangled in a love triangle and faces challenges such as jealousy, epilepsy, and the complexities of love.
In post-war Japan, a doctor helps survivors of the Hiroshima atomic bomb deal with the physical and emotional effects of radiation sickness.
In 'I Live in Fear,' a foundry owner in post-war Japan becomes obsessed with his fear of nuclear war and seeks legal arbitration to be admitted to a mental asylum. His family becomes entangled in his paranoia, leading to a dramatic family dispute. Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this film explores themes of guilt, regret, and the impact of the H-bomb on Japanese society.
Set in post-war Japan, a young woman named Noriko is faced with the pressures of marriage and family expectations. She must decide between following tradition or seeking her own path in life.
Madadayo is a touching film that follows the life of a retired professor and his deep bond with his former students. Set in post-war Japan, the film explores themes of aging, friendship, and the enduring power of memories. As the professor reaches his final years, his students continue to gather every year to celebrate his birthday and honor him. Through their love and respect, they create a warm and nostalgic atmosphere, showing the beauty of lifelong connections and the importance of cherishing precious moments.
Tokyo Twilight follows the story of a single father and his motherless daughters as they navigate their dark past and uncover long-lost secrets. Set in post-war Japan, the film explores themes of adultery, abandonment, and the search for truth. With a focus on family relationships and maternal love, Tokyo Twilight delves into the complexities of parenthood and the consequences of the choices we make. As the plot unfolds, the characters are confronted with unexpected revelations that challenge their understanding of themselves and their family. This emotionally charged film explores the depths of human relationships and the impact of past actions on the present.
Street of Shame tells the story of women working in a brothel in post-war Japan, highlighting the desperate conditions they face, their struggles with poverty, and their hopes for a better life. The film explores themes of shame, despair, and survival in a society recovering from the ravages of war.
The Sun's Burial follows the lives of a group of young gang members in the slums of Osaka as they struggle with poverty, violence, and the influence of the yakuza.
In post-war Tokyo, an American investigator infiltrates a Japanese gang to uncover their criminal activities, leading to a dangerous game of betrayal and romantic rivalry.
Pigs and Battleships is a dark comedy crime drama set in post-war Japan. It revolves around the lives of the people in a poverty-stricken port city, where the local yakuza and the US Navy clash over the control of the black market. The story follows a young couple caught in the middle of this power struggle, as they navigate their way through the corrupt world of crime, neon-lit nightclubs, and illicit activities. It explores themes of poverty, social satire, prostitution, and the effects of the war on the lives of ordinary people.
Cruel Story of Youth (1960) is a gritty and honest exploration of the challenges faced by Japanese youth in the aftermath of World War II. The film follows a young couple who become entangled in a world of crime and deception as they navigate their way through a society filled with corruption and moral ambiguity. As they struggle to find their place in a changing world, they must confront their own desires, fears, and aspirations. This coming-of-age drama offers a profound and unflinching look at the complexities of youth in a society still recovering from the wounds of war.