Yoshi Hijikata

Movie - 1947, 2h 15m • as Hōgetsu Shimamura

During the late Meiji period, at the beginning of the twentieth century, Sumako, a country girl, becomes a great actress with the help of Hogetsu, a scholar who brought European realism to the Japanese stage. The relationship leads to the end of his marriage and the breakup of his Arts Society.

Movie - 1949, 2h 15m • as Ichiro's father

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.