Yoshitaka Zushi

A collection of tales based upon eight of director Akira Kurosawa's recurring dreams.

In 19th-century Japan, a rough-tempered yet charitable town doctor trains a young intern.

Various tales in the lives of Tokyo slum dwellers, including a mentally deficient young man obsessed with driving his own commuter trolley.

Following World War II, a retired professor approaching his autumn years finds his quality of life drastically reduced in war-torn Tokyo. Denying despair, he pursues writing and celebrates his birthday with his adoring students.

During World War II, a Japanese soldier finds himself assigned to a kamikaze mission against a U.S. battleship.

Follows two sisters, one clumsy and ignored, the other a perfect child. After the latter dies in an accident, she returns as a ghost to guide her little sister.

In 1026, students in western China are shanghaied into the forces of crown prince Li Yuanhao of Xi Xia, who wants to control the length of the Silk Road. One student is Zhao Xingde, who becomes the favorite of his commander, Zhu W...