Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 14, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Ejima and Ikushima

If you loved Ejima and Ikushima, 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 Ejima and Ikushima 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
Female Yakuza Tale

Female Yakuza Tale

1973★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ejima and Ikushima for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Ocho is accidentally captured by a drug trafficking cartel who use Chinese women to smuggle drugs into Japan by hiding it in their vaginas. She is tortured, and manages to escape, ...

#3
Sakuran

Sakuran

2006★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ejima and Ikushima for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

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 li...

#4
Osaka Elegy

Osaka Elegy

1936★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ejima and Ikushima for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Ayako becomes the mistress of her boss in order to pay her father's debt and prevent him from going to prison for embezzlement....

#5
Samurai Rebellion

Samurai Rebellion

1967★ 8.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ejima and Ikushima for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

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....

#6
The Woman in the Rumor

The Woman in the Rumor

1954★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ejima and Ikushima for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After living a traumatic experience in Tokyo, Yukiko returns to Kyoto, where Hatsuko, her mother, runs a brothel, which upsets Yukiko very much....

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