Yôko Takahashi Movies

Sandakan 8

77/100

A journalist interviews an old woman who was forced into prostitution, just like many other Japanese women working in Asia outside of Japan during the first half of the 20th century. She worked in a Malaysian brothel called Sandakan 8.

Farewell to the Ark

73/100

A surreal, isolated village sees its inhabitants gradually leave behind their mutual traditions and superstitions as they leave for the city. Among them are two cousins who love each other and who get into a quarrel with other villagers.

Yaeko no hamingu

Yaeko has taken care of her husband Seigo who has stomach cancer. Seigo goes through four surgeries, but survives. Yaeko is then diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and her condition worsens... See full summary »

Journey Into Solitude

77/100

A 20-year-old woman grows into maturity while hiking the 88-temple pilgrimage around Shikoku.

Hito goroshi

63/100

Yoi-machi-gusa

63/100

Kamome-yo, kirameku umi o mitaka/meguri ai