Where to start with Yoji Yamada
Yoji Yamada has 18 films in our catalog with a 6.5+ score. The reasonable entry order is below — most approachable first, deep cuts last. Skip ahead if you already know the early work.
My Sons
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Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp
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The Twilight Samurai
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Where Spring Comes Late
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What a Wonderful Family! 3
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Love and Honor
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A Distant Cry from Spring
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The Hidden Blade
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Kabei: Our Mother
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Tokyo Family
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What a Wonderful Family!
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A Trap
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