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Movies like Sagicho in Oiso (1972)

The best movies like Sagicho in Oiso (1972) are The Asadas! (2020), Radiance (2017) and Liverleaf (2018). If Sagicho in Oiso hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Asadas! (2020)

    Masashi is a photographer. He has his parents and an older brother Yukihiro. Through the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, Masashi begins to take staged photos of his family.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Radiance (2017)

    The story follows the social intercourse between a cameraman, Masaya, with a visual impairment, and Misako who disconnects from the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Liverleaf (2018)

    The story follows Nozaki Haruka, a middle school student who transfers to a new school in a small town because of her father's work. Unfortunately, she becomes a victim of horrific bullying, but since the school will be closing in 2 months after graduation, no one is willing to help her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. Creepy (2016)

    After having narrowly escaped an attempt on his life at the hands of a psychopath, detective inspector Takakura quits active service in the police force and takes up a position as a university lecturer in criminal psychology. But his desire to get to the bottom of criminals’ motives remains, and he does not hesitate long when former colleague Nogami asks him to reopen an old case.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. The Ballad of Narayama (1983)

    In a small village in a valley everyone who reaches the age of 70 must leave the village and go to a certain mountain top to die. If anyone should refuse they would disgrace their family. Old Orin is 69. This winter it is her turn to go to the mountain. But first she must make sure that her eldest son Tatsuhei finds a wife.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. On Fire (2023)

    Inspired by true and harrowing events, an ordinary man finds his world suddenly torn apart as devastating wildfires rip through the surrounding countryside. With precious moments ticking by, he must flee with his son and pregnant wife if they have any hope of surviving the rapid forces of mother nature.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Sakuran (2006)

    Kiyoha rises from the lowly courtesan ranks to the high class position of Oiran in the steamy red-light district of Yoshiwara. She is determined to stand on her own two feet and live life as she pleased.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Taboo (1999)

    Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in the training room, all centering on a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Samurai Rebellion (1967)

    The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to rescue her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013)

    Follows the behind-the-scenes work of Studio Ghibli, focusing on the notable figures Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Third Star (2010)

    James and his three closest lifelong friends go on an ill-advised trip to the stunning coastal area of Barafundle Bay in West Wales. What follows is a touching and comical adventure dealing with friendship, heroism and love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Maborosi (1995)

    A tragedy strikes a young woman's life without warning or reason. She continues living while searching for meaning in a lonely world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. The Safety of Objects (2002)

    In a suburban landscape, the lives of several families interlace with loss, despair and personal crisis. Esther Gold has lost focus on all but caring for her comatose son, Paul, and neglects her daughter and husband. Lawyer Jim Train is devoted to his career, not his family. Helen Christianson wants to find a new spark in life, while Annette Jennings tries to rebuild hers.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. The Hot Spot (1990)

    Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities — and the local women — after he robs a bank.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Tokyo Decadence (1992)

    A submissive hooker goes about her trade, suffering abuse at the hands of Japanese salarymen and Yakuza types. She's unhappy about her work, and is apparently trying to find some sort of appeasement for the fact that her lover has married.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. The Village (2023)

    In a once-scenic village now dominated by a vast trash disposal site, a young man yearns to break free from a cruel fate tying him to the very grounds.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Lucky Them (2013)

    More interested in partying and flirting with young musicians than work, veteran rock journalist Ellie Klug has one last chance to prove her value to her magazine’s editor: a no-stone-unturned search to discover what really happened to long lost rock god, Matt Smith, who also happens to be her ex-boyfriend. Teaming up with an eccentric amateur documentary filmmaker, Ellie hits the road in search of answers.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Golden Kamuy (2024)

    On the Hokkaido frontier, a war veteran and Ainu girl race against misfits and military renegades to find treasure mapped out on tattooed outlaws.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Ride Your Wave (2019)

    Hinako is a surf-loving college student who has just moved to a small seaside town. When a sudden fire breaks out at her apartment building, she is rescued by Minato, a handsome firefighter, and the two soon fall in love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Family Romance, LLC (2019)

    Love is a business at Family Romance, a company that rents human stand-ins for any occasion. Founder Yuichi Ishii helps make his clients’ dreams come true. But when the mother of 12-year-old Mahiro hires Ishii to impersonate her missing father, the line between acting and reality threatens to blur.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Sagicho in Oiso?

The closest matches to Sagicho in Oiso are The Asadas! (2020), Radiance (2017) and Liverleaf (2018). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Sagicho in Oiso?

Start with The Asadas! (2020), the closest match to Sagicho in Oiso.

What is the highest-rated movie like Sagicho in Oiso?

Samurai Rebellion (1967), rated 8.2/10 by 283 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Sagicho in Oiso?

Golden Kamuy (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Japanese movies like Sagicho in Oiso?

Yes: The Asadas! (2020), Radiance (2017) and Liverleaf (2018).

How are movies similar to Sagicho in Oiso chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Sagicho in Oiso, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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