
No Regrets for Our Youth
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
Produced by TOHO
A humanistic drama tracing one woman's coming-of-age through political awakening and romantic entanglement amid the repression and upheaval of 1930s-40s Japan.
After her anti-fascist professor father is dismissed, Yukie navigates love, political repression, and wartime upheaval—ultimately forging her own path in pre- and post-WWII Japan.
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Is No Regrets for Our Youth sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is No Regrets for Our Youth scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is No Regrets for Our Youth violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does No Regrets for Our Youth end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is No Regrets for Our Youth easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
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Like No Regrets for Our Youth
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as No Regrets for Our Youth
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like No Regrets for Our Youth, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like No Regrets for Our Youth, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like No Regrets for Our Youth, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































