Mitsuko Baisho

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 22, 1946

Birth Place: Ibaraki, Japan

About Mitsuko Baisho

Mitsuko Baisho (born 22 November 1946 in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan) is a noted Japanese actress, whose most internationally known work has been for director Shohei Imamura, from 1979 up to the director's final film in 2002. Baisho has also been in films of Akira Kurosawa. She also won the awards for best actress at the 10th Hochi Film Award for Love Letter and Ikiteru uchi ga hana nano yo shindara sore made yo to sengen.She also won the award for best supporting actress at the 8th Hochi Film Award for The Geisha and at the 22nd Hochi Film Award for Tokyo Lullaby. Her sister is actress-singer Chieko Baisho.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mitsuko Baisho reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Mitsuko Baisho's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 76% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mitsuko Baisho remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Time Never Stops, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mitsuko Baisho Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mitsuko Baisho's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Time Never Stops — A family that was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake that struck in March 2011, and a family that escap

Time Never Stops

2014

★10.0

★10.0

Theater Of Life — Centred on Aonari Hyokichi, a young literary man with aspirations to become a writer, and the surrounding people, includ

Theater Of Life

1972•Drama

★10.0

★10.0

Flower and Dragon — Kingoro Tamai moves with his wife and son to the port city of Wakamatsu. He organizes the Tamai-gumi, a stevedore group,

Flower and Dragon

1973•Action

★9.3

★9.3

Dendera — Fifty elderly women are abandoned to die on a snow covered mountain, but instead wor together to build their own village

Dendera

2011•Drama

★9.0

★9.0

Bōkyō — Three stories from Shiratsuna Island: "Mikan no hana" Shiratsuna Island is the only remaining island city in Japan, bu

Bōkyō

2016•TV Movie

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mitsuko Baisho.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	52-Hertz Whales	Sachie Muranaka	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	Offbeat Cops	Sachiko Naruse	Hit	Similar →
2021	In the Wake	Kei Tōshima	Hit	Similar →
2020	Threads - Our Tapestry of Love	Setsuko Murata	Hit	Similar →
2019	When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes	Akiko	Hit	Similar →
2018	Akuma ga Kitarite Fue wo Fuku	-	Average	Similar →
2016	Bōkyō	(segment "Mikan no hana")	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Sing My Life	Katsu Seyama	Hit	Similar →
2016	Big & Little	Masako	Hit	Similar →
2015	Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Time Never Stops	Iku Hamaguchi	Super Hit	Similar →
2011	Rock: Wanko no Shima	-	Hit	Similar →
2011	Dendera	Masari Shiina	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	The Lady Shogun and Her Men	Yorinobu Mizuno	Average	Similar →
2008	All Around Us	Namiko Yoshida	Hit	Similar →
2006	Tales from Earthsea	The Mistress (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2004	Chicken Is Barefoot	-	Hit	Similar →
2002	September 11	Kayo Furuhashi (segment "Japan")	Average	Similar →
2002	Dawn of a New Day: The Man Behind VHS	Masae Murakami	Hit	Similar →
2001	Warm Water Under a Red Bridge	Mitsu Aizawa	Hit	Similar →
2001	Turn	Mori Satoko	Hit	Similar →
2001	A Single Drop of Water in a Mighty River	-	Average	Similar →
2000	By Player	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	Tokyo Lullaby	Hisako Hamanaka	Average	Similar →
1997	The Eel	Misako Nakajima	Hit	Similar →
1995	A Last Note	Naoko Yazawa	Hit	Similar →
1990	Dreams	Mother of 'I'	Super Hit	Similar →
1987	Sure Death 4	Ofuku	Hit	Similar →
1987	Zegen	Shiho	Average	Similar →
1985	Love Letter	Kyoko Takehara	Super Hit	Similar →
1985	Let Him Rest in Peace	Akai Shima	Super Hit	Similar →
1984	Curtain Call	Haruko Nakamichi	Average	Similar →
1984	The Crazy Family	Saeko Kobayashi	Hit	Similar →
1983	The Ballad of Narayama	Oei	Super Hit	Similar →
1981	Flames of Blood	Orin	Hit	Similar →
1981	Eijanaika	Oko	Average	Similar →
1980	Kagemusha	Oyunokata	Super Hit	Similar →
1979	Vengeance Is Mine	Kazuko Enokizu	Super Hit	Similar →
1978	Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron	Omatsu	Average	Similar →
1978	Winter's Flower	Merry	Average	Similar →
1977	The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1977	A Scream from Nowhere	Sumiko Miyajima - The Actress	Average	Similar →
1977	The Life of Chikuzan	Chikuzan's 2nd wife	Super Hit	Similar →
1976	Manhunt	Otsuki Kyoko	Average	Similar →
1973	Miyamoto Musashi	Akemi	Hit	Similar →
1973	Flower and Dragon	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1972	Theater Of Life	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1971	The Instant Services Bureau	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1969	Tenchu!	Onimo	Hit	Similar →
1968	The Million Dollar Pursuit	-	Hit	Similar →

Mitsuko Baisho - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mitsuko Baisho?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mitsuko Baisho is "Time Never Stops" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Mitsuko Baisho acted in?

Mitsuko Baisho has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mitsuko Baisho?

Other notable films include "Theater Of Life", "Flower and Dragon", and "Dendera".