If you loved The Makioka Sisters, try Lullaby to Kill
A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Lullaby to Kill has roughly 3.3× fewer votes than The Makioka Sisters — it's a deeper cut, not a mainstream recommendation. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.
What they share
Both films are directed by Kon Ichikawa. If that's the register that drew you to The Makioka Sisters, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.
What Lullaby to Kill is
Snowy mountain village. A child's lullaby. An outsider detective arrives to reopen a cold case, as fresh bodies pile up. The locals whisper of curses. Ichikawa adds his stylish touch to classic Golden Age crime tropes.

