
Memories of Matsuko(2006)
While combing through the belongings of his recently deceased aunt, Matsuko, nephew Sho pieces together the crucial events that sank Matsuko's life into a despairing tragedy.


Sayuri, a young woman born to a simple life on a farm, moves to Tokyo to pursue a life long dream of becoming a singer. Through dance, music, and songs, this story shows how a girl raised on a farm was able to make her dream a reality, with the love of those around her.

Hibari Misora
Sayuri Mihara

Ken Takakura

So Yamamura
Toru Ono

Akiko Santo

Kan Yanagiya

Kingorō Yanagiya

Jun Usami

Mitsuko Miura

Michiko Hoshi
With Songs in My Heart is a drama, comedy film released in 1958. Directed by Yasushi Sasaki, it stars Hibari Misora, Ken Takakura, So Yamamura. Sayuri, a young woman born to a simple life on a farm, moves to Tokyo to pursue a life long dream of becoming a singer. Through dance, music, and songs, this story shows how a girl raised on a farm was able to make her dream a reality, with the love of those around her.
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