Ranko Hanai Movies

The story of Sanshiro, a strong stubborn youth, who travels into the city in order to learn Jujutsu. However, upon his arrival he discovers a new...

Michiyo lives in the small place Osaka and is not happy with her marriage; all she does is cook and clean for her husband.

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

The Way of Drama unfolds in the world of kabuki in Osaka, but also addresses the politics of popular culture and the rivalry between theatrical...

Kiyoko (Takamine Hideko) and her husband want to open a coffee shop. She becomes increasingly close to the bank clerk (Mifune Toshiro) she's asked...

Set against the backdrop of an imperial victory in the civil war leading up to the Meiji Restoration, Fallen Blossoms tells the story of the sorrows...

A comedic retelling of the legend of the loyal 47 ronin.

A legendary pre-war comedy operetta starring Enomoto Kenichi, Hideko Takamine and Li Xianglan. The Sanzo Ikkou continues its westward journey, on a...

Kusuo Abe stars in this kaidan.

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

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

Jidai-geki starring Kanjuro Arashi

Jidai-geki by Kiyoshi Saeki

What is marriage? Young couple in match-making wanted to know before they decide. They visited married couples of sisters and brothers. Love comedy...

Japanese noir.