Kuniko Miyake
Known for: Acting
Born: September 17, 1916
Died: November 4, 1992
Place of birth: Saitama, Japon
Kuniko Miyake (三宅邦子, September 17, 1916 – November 4, 1992) was a legendary Japanese actress. She was a prominent member of director Yasujirō Ozu's recurring ensemble cast, frequently portraying compassionate mothers, wives, and family figures. Her notable filmography includes timeless cinema classics such as "Late Spring" (1949), "Early Summer" (1951), "Tokyo Story" (1953), and "An Autumn Afternoon" (1962).
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Filmography
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6.7
Until the End of the World
1991
7.0
Wim Wenders in Tokyo
1990
7.0
Gonza the Spearman
1986
7.4
The Makioka Sisters
1983NR
Jirocho of Shimizu 1: The Glorious Port of Shimizu
1981
8.0
The Viper Brothers: Up on 30 Charges
1974
6.8
The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch
1968
8.0
The Daring Nun
1968
8.0
The Final Winner?
1968
7.0
The Journey
1967
10.0
Sodachi zakari
1967
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Dianas of the Campus
1966
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The Eternal Life
1964
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Under the Roof of Young Tokyo
1963
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Police Precinct Part 22: Teenage Footsteps
1963
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Youth After School
1963
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Parakin to Kyū-chan mōshiwakenai yarō-tachi
1962
7.9
An Autumn Afternoon
1962
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Zoku aizen katsura
1962NR
Hibari's Tale of Pathos
1962
7.0
Mount Hakone
1962
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Tokyo's Business District
1962
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San'nin musume kanpai!
1962
7.1
Love Under the Crucifix
1962
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Flower in a Storm
1962
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A Roaring Trade
1962
10.0
The Burdened Sisters
1961
7.0
The Radiant Prince
1961
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Shiroi minamikaze
1961
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夕やけ小やけの赤とんぼ
1961NR
北上川悲歌
1961
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Door of Flowers
1961
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東京の夜は泣いている
1961
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若い涙を吹きとばせ
1961
6.5
Les Mesdemoiselles
1961
7.7
Late Autumn
1960
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Just Barely
1960
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White Cliffs
1960
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Young Nude
1960
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Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance
1960
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Tokyo Omnibus
1959
9.0
Someday I'll Know
1959
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Etajima, the Naval Academy
1959
7.7
Good Morning
1959
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Tasogare no Tokyo Tower
1959
8.5
The Makioka Sisters
1959
5.0
The Snowy Heron
1958
10.0
Bright Young Maidens
1958
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Love River
1958
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Family Safety
1958
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Mother
1958
5.7
Escapade in Japan
1957
7.0
On This Earth
1957
7.0
The Blue Sky Maiden
1957
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Chikaiteshi
1957
8.0
Love of the Princess
1957
5.8
The Rose on His Arm
1956
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Kobushi no hana no sakukoro
1956
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Summer in Eclipse
1956
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Children Seeking a Mother
1956
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Asashio yushio
1956
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Three Youngmen and a Dream Girl
1956
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Housewives Are Suing
1956
7.5
Early Spring
1956
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Ejima and Ikushima
1955
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Hanamazu
1955
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Mother's Ambition
1955
6.5
The Phantom Horse
1955
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Farewell, Innocence
1955
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Tomorrow's Happiness
195510.0
Farewell Song
1955
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Haru no uzumaki
1954
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Brotherly Love
1954
8.0
Mother's First Love
1954
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Firefly Grass
1954
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Youth’s Romance Seat: Sitting on the grass
1954
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Teenage Secrets
1954
8.0
Tree of Love
1954NR
Four Mothers
1954
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Hanran
1954
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Bannai Tarao Series Demon King of Kyokumadan
1954
8.2
Tokyo Story
1953
6.7
The Wild Geese
1953
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Zoku jūdai no seiten
1953
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Haha nami
1953
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Kanojo no tokudane
1952
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Dôkoku
1952
7.5
The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice
1952
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Sado Island Elegy
1952
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Hibari's Circus: The Sad Little Dove
1952
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Kyōshū
1952
6.8
Youth of the Son
1952
7.0
A Ripple in a Morning
1952
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A Meeting of Youths
1952
7.9
Early Summer
1951
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Ah, Youth
1951
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I Yearn for Father
1951
8.0
Homecoming
1950
6.2
Battle of Roses
1950
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Alps Story: The Wild
1950
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A Female Doctor's Examination Room
1950NR
獄門島 総集篇
1950
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Gokumon Jima: Kaimei Hen
1949
10.0
Island of Horrors
1949
8.0
Late Spring
19497.0
Late Night Confession
1949
5.6
Flame of My Love
1949
6.7
The Portrait
1948
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Fujisancho
1948
7.0
You and I
1941
6.9
Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family
1941
6.7
Introspection Tower
1941
10.0
Okinu and Banto
1940NR
Namida no Sekinin
1940
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Haha o tataeru uta
1939
6.0
New Woman Question and Answer
1939
6.0
A Brother and His Younger Sister
1939
7.0
Okayo's Preparedness
1939
5.7
Family Diary
1938NR
Half Virgin
1938
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Queen of the Wind
1938
7.0
The Trio's Engagements
1937
6.0
The Golden Demon
1937NR
Renai muteki kantai
1937
7.0
Housewife Camellia
1936
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Boy Aviation Pilots
1936
6.6
Burden of Life
1935
6.6
Poppy
1935
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Eclipse
1934