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10 Best Movies Like A Story from Echigo

If you loved A Story from Echigo, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Intentions of Murder

Intentions of Murder

1964★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Story from Echigo for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The neglected common-law wife of a Japanese librarian is repeatedly harassed by a young man with a heart condition who seduces her with the prospect of a better life....

#2
The Visit

The Visit

1964★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Story from Echigo for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Carla Zachanassian had a child by Serge Miller as a teenager. When Serge refused to marry her, she was driven out of town. By her own wit and cunning, she has returned as a multi-m...

#3
Harmonium

Harmonium

2016★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Story from Echigo for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Toshio hires Yasaka to work in his workshop. But then this old acquaintance, who has just been released from prison, begins to meddle in Toshio's family life....

#4
Shara

Shara

2003★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Story from Echigo for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The Aso family live in the old town of Nara. One Day, Kei, one of the Aso's twin boys suddenly disappears. Five years later seventeen-year old Shun, the remaining twin, is an art s...

#5
The Girl in the Book

The Girl in the Book

2015★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Story from Echigo for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of a young writer's transformation when her past invades her present....

#6
Hands of Stone

Hands of Stone

2016★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Story from Echigo for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives....

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