Nobuko Otowa Movies

Hama-chan shows up to work with his son on his back when his wife goes to her class reunion and his mother throws her back out.

Based on the novel by Torahiko Tamiya.

Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, the drama, set in the brothels of Shimabara in post-war Kyoto, is a moving look at the lives of women of tenacity and...

A Film By Shiro Toyoda

The final part takes Shingo into a confrontation with his friend Yagyu Katsunoshin’s uncle in a duel that could change the destiny of Japan.

Soichi Ataka is the eldest son of Ataka family. Although mentally challenged, he's a person with a gentle heart. Soichi's wife, Kuniko is devoted to...

Directed by Senkichi Taniguchi

The movie depicts the strength and resilience of a woman who spent her entire life as a merchant in Semba, Osaka.

The relationship between a rich young student and his lower class friend changes when they start to live both at a guest house. Both will be...

Japanese comedy film.

Tradition and modernity clash when a young woman inherits a sweet-making firm in Kyoto.

A touching story about little Futyan and his sister Matiko. Their parents are very poor, but the children are not discouraged—they run to...

Provincial 14th century governor Moronao, attracted to the wife of a court magistrate, tries to seduce her and when she rejects his advances plots to...

The 21st film in the Ekimae series, commemorating the 35th anniversary of Toho. The film is a loose remake of the first film in the series, Ekimae...

Based on Kakuko Mori's autobiography, about her life and retirement from acting due to her increasing blindness.

Story of a romance between a middle-aged journalist and a young woman.

Based on the novel by Toyoko Yamazaki.