Minoru Murata

Souls on the Road

A small town boy dreams of being a famous fiddler; Meanwhile, two convicts escape from prison and hide in the woods.

Maid of the Deep Mountains

Directed by Norimasa Kaeriyama.

The Glow of Life

A country girl Teruko falls in love with the aristocrat Yanagisawa. When she once asks him what the meaning of life is, he responds that it is to live freely. Unfortunately, he does that by abandoning her. Teruko tries to commit suicide, but luckily is saved. Yanagisawa returns and apologizes to her.