Yumiko Nogawa

Born Under Crossed Stars (1965) directed by Seijun Suzuki is a story of a young man's journey to find love and meaning in a rapidly changing society. The protagonist, Tetsu (played by Hiroyuki Nagato), is a sensitive and principled youth who lives in a small Japanese town with his family. Tetsu is torn between two women, the vivacious Taneko and the demure Suzuko.

A formidable samurai navigates political intrigue, treason and determined foes while safeguarding the Edo shogunate’s treasure from myriad threats.