Dive into a curated selection of Japanese classics that capture compelling stories, unforgettable characters, and the vision of renowned directors. From post-war dramas to action-packed tales, these films offer a glimpse into the richness of Japanese storytelling – available now on UVOtv.
- The Burmese Harp (1956)
⭐4.4/5
#War #Drama #Music
Directed by: Kon Ichikawa
In Burma during the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier separated from his unit disguises himself as a Buddhist monk to escape imprisonment as a POW.
- Children of Hiroshima (1952)
⭐4.2/5
#War #Drama
Directed by: Kaneto Shindō
Post-war Hiroshima: It’s been four years since the last time she visited her hometown. Takako faces the after-effects of the A-bomb when she travels around the city to call on old friends
- The Street Fighter (1974)
⭐4.9/5
#Action #Crime
Directed by: Shigehiro Ozawa
Takuma Tsurugi takes on the government, the police, the mafia, and an international ring of kidnappers who aim to dispossess a beautiful young heiress of her millions.
- Samurai Rebellion (1967)
⭐4.9/5
#Action #Drama
Directed by: Masaki Kobayashi
The mother of a feudal lord’s only heir is kidnapped away from her husband by the lord. The husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision or risk death to get her back.
- Portrait of Madame Yuki (1950)
⭐4.4/5
#Drama
Directed by: Kenji Mizoguchi
Young servant girl Hamako has just started working for her heroine, Madame Yuki. Her romanticized view of the Madame is immediately shattered as she is introduced to a list of the Madame’s intimate secrets.
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