Frankie Sakai Movies

Japanese comedy film.

1962 Japanese movie

Young widow Ine is suffering under the harsh treatment of her mother in law. As a former Geisha, Ine had struggled to be accepted into the...

The fifth "Ekimae" film set in a Chinese restaurant in Yokohama's Chinatown.

1968 film

A young asthmatic man learns he has magical powers.

Nine maids serve the household of a writer and his wife. The couple treat their maids like daughters and marry them off to eligible men. So, they are...

As his fashion company rides a wave of post-recession success, President Kurihara seeks to expand into women’s apparel through a deepening...

Ensemble comedy.

In the 12th century, Buddhism was still a relatively new religion in Japan. At that time, one school (Shingon) offered extensive training in complex...

It’s been five years since her husband had passed away. Fuyuko lives in the quiet suburbs, in a small but loving home with her three beautiful...

The 22nd film in the Shacho comedy series.

In this outing, Shoji (Morishige) and his employees plan to build a hotel for Expo 70.