Ineko Arima

Biography

Ineko Arima (born April 3, 1932) is a revered Japanese film actress. With a career spanning from 1957 to the present, Arima has graced the silver screen under the guidance of legendary directors like Yasujirō Ozu and Kon Ichikawa. Her notable filmography includes roles in Late Chrysanthemums, Black River, Tokyo Twilight, Equinox Flower, and Love Under the Crucifix, showcasing her remarkable talent. Beyond film, she has also made her mark on television, notably in NHK Taiga dramas like Ten to Chi to and Tokugawa Yoshinobu. Arima's contributions have been recognized with honors in Japan, including the Medal with Purple Ribbon (1995) and the Order of the Precious Crown (2003).

Known For

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love

as Shunran Yô

Equinox Flower

as Setsuko Hirayama

Tokyo Twilight

as Akiko Sugiyama

Late Chrysanthemums

as Sachiko

Black River

as Shizuko

Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai

as Maki, Shuzo's wife

Zero Focus

as Hisako Tanuma

Night Drum

as Otane, Hikokurô's wife

Confessions Among Actresses

as Isaku Makiko

I Lived, But...

as Self