Cast: Mari Hamada

Direction Kei Ishikawa

Cast Mari Hamada · Mitsuru Hirata · Yui Ichikawa · Keisuke Koide

Synopsis Traces of Sin (2016) follows Tanaka, a dedicated investigative journalist, as he navigates personal and professional challenges. Struggling to support his younger sister Mitsuko, who has been incarcerated, Tanaka delves into a chilling cold case involving a gruesome murder. A...

Direction Yoichi Sai

Cast Takeshi Kitano · Hirofumi Arai · Tomoko Tabata · Jô Odagiri

Synopsis Blood and Bones (2004) unfolds against the backdrop of World War II and the subsequent post-war era in Japan. The narrative centers around the character of Shunpei Kim, portrayed by Takeshi Kitano, a volatile Korean individual employed at a fish...

Direction Shinsuke Sato

Cast Takeru Satō · Kanata Hongô · Fumi Nikaidou · Yusuke Iseya

Synopsis Inuyashiki (2018) centers around Ichiro Inuyashiki, a middle-aged man employed by a corporation. One fateful day, Ichiro Inuyashiki is caught in a mysterious blast. Upon awakening, he finds himself transformed into a cyborg with extraordinary abilities. Driven by a newfound...

Direction Akira Nagai

Cast Nana Komatsu · Yo Oizumi · Shigeyuki Totsugi · Nana Seino

Synopsis After the Rain (2018) follows the romantic journey of a young woman who finds herself captivated by her middle-aged supervisor. The film delves into the complexities of their relationship, exploring themes of love, age differences, and the challenges they face...

Direction Yûichirô Hirakawa

Cast Mei Nagano · Asuka Kudô · Taishi Nakagawa · Kyoka Suzuki

Synopsis Burn the House Down (2023) chronicles the journey of Anzu Murata, who, a decade and a half after the affluent Mitarai family's residence was devastated by flames, stealthily enters their home as a domestic helper. Her mission? To seize back...

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Mirei Kiritani · Kento Yamazaki · Kentarô Sakaguchi · Ayano Fukuda

Synopsis No Longer Heroine (2015) follows the story of Hatori Matsuzaki, a high school girl with a secret admiration for her childhood friend, Rita Terasaka. Hatori is convinced that Rita will eventually see her as his heroine, but her hopes are...

Direction Hatano Takafumi

Cast Erika Asakura · Akira Emoto · Motoki Fukami · Mari Hamada

Synopsis Oz Land (2018) follows Kurumi, who secures a position at a prestigious hotel but is unexpectedly assigned to a carnival linked to the same corporate network. Her new job is located in a rural area with limited entertainment options. Kurumi...

Direction Junji Sakamoto

Cast Naomi Fujiyama · Takumi Saito · Ittoku Kishibe · Michiyo Oguso

Synopsis The Projects (2016) follows the chilling tale of an elderly couple who receive an unsettling proposition from mysterious individuals. These strangers offer the couple a chance to reconnect with their deceased son, but only if they agree to a peculiar...

Direction Yōjirō Takita

Cast Kento Hayashi · Kenta Yamada · Akihiro Yarita · Misako Renbutsu

Direction Keiichi Hara

Cast Mayu Matsuoka · Aoi Miyazaki · Ryo Kase · Mari Hamada

Synopsis Dawn of a Filmmaker: The Keisuke Kinoshita Story (2013) chronicles the early life of Keisuke Kinoshita, portrayed by Ryo Kase, as he embarks on a challenging journey with his mother, traversing a mountain on a handcart. The narrative follows Kinoshita's...

Direction Rikiya Imaizumi

Cast Mikio Date · Riku Hagiwara · Mari Hamada · Taizô Harada

Synopsis Little Nights, Little Love (2019) delves into the interconnected lives of a young man and woman, along with their friends, coworkers, and children, spanning a decade. This heartwarming narrative, inspired by the short stories of Kotaro Isaka, illustrates how love,...

Direction Tomoyuki Takimoto

Cast Toshiyuki Nishida · Tetsuji Tamayama · Umika Kawashima · Kimiko Yo

Synopsis Star Watching Dog (2011) follows the heartwarming tale of a middle-aged man, portrayed by Toshiyuki Nishida, who finds himself navigating life's challenges after his divorce. Accompanied by his loyal canine companion, Happy, the duo sets out on a cross-country adventure...

Direction Ryûichi Inomata · Noriyoshi Sakuma · Shintarô Sugawara

Cast Keiko Kitagawa · Gackt · Yûka · Manatsu Kimura

Synopsis My Little Nightmare (TV Series) (2012) follows the story of Ayami, a seemingly perfect elementary school teacher with a hidden, selfish side. Ayami's cynical views on love and trust drive her to avoid responsibilities and troubles. Her life takes an...

Direction Shin Adachi

Cast Nana Asakawa · Guadalcanal Taka · Mari Hamada · Naoki Inukai

Synopsis 14 That Night (2016) unfolds in a seemingly dull village, where a junior high school student named Takashi finds life uninteresting. Local troublemakers and nagging parents are his daily challenges. However, excitement brews one day in 1987 when Takashi overhears...

Direction Takehiko Watanabe

Cast Arata Furuta · Yasuko Matsuyuki · Mirai Moriyama · Yôsuke Eguchi

Direction Ryô Tanaka

Cast Yôsuke Eguchi · Yuta Furukawa · Gaku Hamada · Mari Hamada

Synopsis The Confidence Man JP: Princess (2020) unfolds in the picturesque setting of Langkawi, Malaysia, where a trio of skilled con artists—Dako (Masami Nagasawa), Boku-chan (Masahiro Higashide), and Richard (Fumiyo Kohinata)—set their sights on the wealthy Fuu Family. Their plan is...

Direction Mojiri Adachi

Cast Tasuku Emoto · Machiko Ono · Ryo Ishibashi · Midoriko Kimura

Synopsis To Heal the Heart (2020) follows the journey of An Kazutaka, a timid yet talented young psychiatrist with a knack for jazz piano. Following the birth of their first child, the Great Hanshin Earthquake devastates their lives. While his family...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Chieko Baisho · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Kumiko Goto · Gin Maeda

Synopsis Tora-san, Welcome Back! (2019) marks the 50th installment in the beloved Tora-san series, commemorating half a century of storytelling. The narrative revolves around Mitsuo, the grown-up nephew of Tora-san, who encounters Izumi, his first love, and the woman he had...

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Towa Araki · Yutaro Goto · Mari Hamada · Moka Kamishiraishi

Synopsis 3D Kanojo Real Girl (2018) follows the story of Hikaru Tsutsui, a high school student who finds solace in the virtual world of animation and video games, struggling to connect with his peers in reality. His life takes an unexpected...

Direction Yoshihiro Fukagawa

Cast Sôsuke Ikematsu · Shiori Kutsuna · Yo Oizumi · Fukami

Synopsis Looking Up at the Half-Moon (2010) follows the story of two 17-year-old teenagers who find themselves in the same hospital but for different medical reasons. Ezaki is battling Hepatitis A, while Akiba is dealing with a weak heart. Despite their...