Chieko Baisho (倍賞 千恵子, Baishō Chieko, born June 29, 1941) is a Japanese actress and singer. In Japan, she is well known for her performance as Sakura in the "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" series from 1969 until 1995. In addition, she has acted in many films directed by Yōji Yamada since the 1960s. She won the award for best actress at the 5th Hochi Film Award for "A Distant Cry from Spring".
Only the Cat Knows
Howl's Moving Castle
Jungle Emperor Leo
Weathering with You
Where Spring Comes Late
Tora-san's Cherished Mother
Tora-san's Runaway
Tora-san's Love Call
It's Tough Being a Man
Home from the Sea
Tora-san's Dear Old Home
The Yellow Handkerchief
Kabei: Our Mother
The Hidden Blade
A Heartful of Love
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
Unico in the Island of Magic
Zatoichi: The Last
A Distant Cry from Spring
The Village
