Cast: Takako Matsu

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Masatoshi Nagase · Takako Matsu · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Yukiyoshi Ozawa

Synopsis The Hidden Blade (2004) follows the journey of a samurai, portrayed by Nagase Masatoshi, whose unwavering commitment to his moral code is put to the test by the changing world around him. Set in mid-nineteenth century Japan, the film delves...

Direction Tetsuya Nakashima

Cast Takako Matsu · Masaki Okada · Yoshino Kimura · Yukito Nishii

Synopsis Confessions (2010) opens with a composed teacher addressing a class filled with apathy and chaos. She delivers a lengthy speech that culminates in a shocking disclosure: the incident that claimed her daughter's life was not an accident, but a deliberate...

Direction Toshiaki Toyoda

Cast Kôji Chihara · Yoshio Harada · Jun Inoue · Itsuji Itao

Synopsis 9 Souls (2003) follows the harrowing journey of nine escaped convicts, primarily convicted murderers, who seize a van from a strip club to pursue a hidden cache of counterfeit money. The plan, as shared by a deranged cellmate, is to...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Takako Matsu · Haru Kuroki · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Satoshi Tsumabuki

Synopsis The Little House (2014) follows Takeshi as he uncovers a series of notebooks belonging to his late aunt, Taki Nunomiya, who remained unmarried throughout her life. Through these journals, Takeshi gains insight into his aunt's past. Set before World War...

Direction Shunji Iwai

Cast Hideaki Anno · Ryunosuke Kamiki · Suzu Hirose · Nana Mori

Synopsis Last Letter (2020) follows a woman who reconnects with her niece at their shared family funeral, marking their first meeting in many years. The niece, now grown, grapples with the loss of her mother, while the woman takes on the...

Direction Koki Mitani

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Takako Matsu · Koichi Sato · Shingo Katori

Synopsis Suite Dreams (Wow-Choten Hotel) (2006) is a 2006 comedy film penned and helmed by Japanese director Koki Mitani. Set in a luxurious five-star Tokyo hotel on the eve of New Year's, the movie chronicles the chaotic and humorous events experienced...

Direction Joji Matsuoka

Cast Jô Odagiri · Kirin Kiki · Yayako Uchida · Takako Matsu

Synopsis Tokyo Towers (2007) follows Eiko as she departs from her alcoholic spouse, taking their son Masaya with her from the bustling city of Tokyo to her quaint hometown in a rural mining community in Kyushu. Eiko dedicates herself to providing...

Direction Miwa Nishikawa

Cast Teruyuki Kagawa · Yusuke Iseya · Takako Matsu · Rena Tanaka

Synopsis Dreams for Sale (2012) follows a married couple who face severe financial hardship after their restaurant is destroyed by a fire. Driven by their ambition to reopen a restaurant, they resort to criminal activities. The wife identifies suitable targets, while...

Direction Shunji Iwai

Cast Takako Matsu · Seiichi Tanabe · Kaori Fujii · Rumi

Synopsis April Story (1998) follows Uzuki Nireno, a young woman who departs from her tranquil rural life in Hokkaido to embark on her academic journey at a prestigious university in Western Tokyo. Despite the challenges of adapting to urban life, Uzuki...

Direction Shimako Sato

Cast Takeshi Kaneshiro · Tôru Nakamura · Takako Matsu · Kyusaku Shimada

Synopsis K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces (2008) unfolds in a fictional Japanese metropolis during 1949, where a cunning mastermind sets his sights on a new target. In this alternate reality, ninety percent of Japan’s wealth is concentrated in the hands...

Direction Tetsuya Nakashima

Cast Junichi Okada · Nana Komatsu · Satoshi Tsumabuki · Haru Kuroki

Synopsis It Comes (2018) follows the story of Hideki and Kana Tahara, a newlywed couple eagerly anticipating their future together. Hideki's excitement is abruptly disrupted when an enigmatic individual approaches his workplace, delivering a cryptic message about a case involving someone...

Direction Kichitaro Negishi

Cast Takako Matsu · Tadanobu Asano · Shigeru Muroi · Masatô Ibu

Synopsis Villon's Wife (2009) is a captivating period melodrama that delves into the complex relationship between a resilient woman and her gifted yet self-destructive writer husband in the aftermath of World War II in Tokyo. Adapted from Osamu Dazai's semi-autobiographical 1947...

Direction Nobuhiro Doi · Toshio Tsuboi · Kaneko Fuminori

Cast Takako Matsu · Hikari Mitsushima · Issei Takahashi · Ryuhei Matsuda

Synopsis Quartet (TV Miniseries) (2017) follows the unexpected journey of four individuals—Maki, Suzume, Iemori, and Beppu—who cross paths in a karaoke bar one fateful day. Initially, their encounter seems serendipitous, leading them to form a musical quartet and share a living...

Direction Masayuki Suzuki

Cast Takuya Kimura · Takako Matsu · Hiroshi Abe · Zoe Aggeliki

Synopsis Hero (2007) follows Kohei (Takuya Kimura) as he journeys back to Tokyo and reconnects with his former associates. He finds himself pitted against one of Tokyo's most renowned attorneys to unravel a complex car accident case that tragically claimed the...

Direction Yuji Nakae

Cast Kenji Sawada · Takako Matsu

Synopsis The Zen Diary (2022) follows the life of Tsutomu, a man who resides in solitude amidst the mountains, dedicating his days to crafting essays and preparing Zen cuisine using homegrown vegetables and foraged mushrooms. His tranquil existence is enlivened by...

Direction Nobuhiro Yamashita

Cast Takayuki Yamada · Takeru Satō · Yosiyoshi Arakawa · Takako Matsu

Synopsis Hard-Core (2018) delves into the unique life of a treasure hunter residing in the rural landscapes of Gunma, Japan. This individual is known for his purity and kindness, yet struggles with social interactions and possesses a strong independent spirit. His...

Direction Naoto Takenaka

Cast Naoto Takenaka · Miho Nakayama · Nobuyoshi Araki · Tadanobu Asano

Synopsis Tokyo Fair Weather (1997) is a biographical film that delves into the life of Yoko Araki, the wife of renowned Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki. The movie offers a poignant and intimate look at her experiences and the dynamics of their...

Direction Takashi Koizumi

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Tatsuya Nakadai · Takako Matsu · Kyôko Kagawa

Synopsis The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai (2022) delves into the final year of Ryotaro Shiba's existence, chronicling his quest for tranquility and autonomy amidst the tumultuous backdrop of a divided nation. Shiba navigates the complexities of his time, steadfastly...

Direction Masayuki Suzuki

Cast Takuya Kimura · Keiko Kitagawa · Takako Matsu · Koichi Sato

Synopsis Hero the Movie (2015) follows the gripping tale of a dedicated prosecutor and his loyal assistant as they delve into a complex investigation. The case they are working on involves a victim who is also entangled in a separate bribery...

Direction Kozo Nagayama · Masayuki Suzuki · Yuji Usui

Cast Takuya Kimura · Tomoko Yamaguchi · Yutaka Takenouchi · Takako Matsu

Synopsis Long Vacation (TV Series) (1996) follows the story of Minami, who is left heartbroken when her fiancé, Asakura, abruptly ends their relationship on their wedding day. In the aftermath, she crosses paths with Sena, Asakura's former roommate and a talented...