Cast: Kiichi Nakai

Direction Shinji Sômai

Cast Tomoko Tabata · Shinobu Chihara · Kiichi Nakai · Junko Sakurada

Synopsis Moving (1993) follows the journey of Renko, a young girl navigating the challenges of her parents' recent divorce. As her father relocates, Renko must learn to cope with the changes in her family dynamics and adjust to a new lifestyle.

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Koji Ishizaka · Kiichi Nakai · Takuzo Kawatani · Atsushi Watanabe

Direction Zhang Yimou

Cast Ken Takakura · Shinobu Terajima · Kiichi Nakai · Ken Nakamoto

Synopsis Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005) is a poignant tale directed by Zhang Yimou, following an elderly Japanese man, Takata Gou-ichi, portrayed by TAKAKURA Ken, who embarks on a profound journey through China's vast landscapes. After receiving a call...

Direction Yōjirō Takita

Cast Kiichi Nakai · Yui Natsukawa · Miki Nakatani · Koichi Sato

Synopsis When the Last Sword is Drawn (2002) unfolds in the chilly winter of 1899 Tokyo, where Dr. Chiaki Ono (Takehiro Murata) and his wife are preparing to relocate their medical practice to Manchuria. Their evening is disrupted by the arrival...

Direction Koki Mitani

Cast Eri Fukatsu · Toshiyuki Nishida · Hiroshi Abe · Kiichi Nakai

Synopsis A Ghost of a Chance (2011) follows the story of a tenacious lawyer who takes on the challenging task of defending a client with an seemingly implausible alibi. In a desperate attempt to bolster the defense, the lawyer seeks out...

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Yûko Asano · Kiichi Nakai · Hisashi Igawa · Koji Ishizaka

Synopsis Fusa (1993) unfolds in the tumultuous 16th century, where a driven young samurai secures his place in a prestigious noble household through adoption. This strategic move grants him the social standing required to wed the castle warden's daughter. However, the...

Direction Akihiko Shiota

Cast Satoshi Tsumabuki · Kou Shibasaki · Kiichi Nakai · Kumiko Aso

Synopsis Dororo (2007) follows the tale of Hyakkimaru, a young man driven by a deep-seated grudge against the 48 demons that claimed parts of his body as a result of a dark bargain his father made. Throughout his journey, he finds...

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Ayako Wakao · Yasuko Sawaguchi · Koji Ishizaka

Synopsis Princess from the Moon (1987) is a captivating film inspired by an ancient Japanese folktale. The story unfolds with a rural couple who stumble upon an infant girl nestled within a bamboo grove and decide to nurture her as their...

Direction He Ping

Cast Jiang Wen · Kiichi Nakai · Wang Xueqi · Zhao Wei

Synopsis Warriors of Heaven and Earth (2003) follows a Japanese envoy dispatched to the vast Gobi desert with a mission to eliminate a rogue soldier. The envoy's journey takes an unexpected turn when a convoy carrying a revered Buddhist monk and...

Direction Eiichirô Hasumi

Cast Kyôko Fukada · Kippei Shiina · Eita · Kiichi Nakai

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Atsuo Nakamura · Kiichi Nakai · Ryuuji Harada · Tsuyoshi Ujiki

Synopsis Shinsengumi (2000) is a historical drama that delves into the tumultuous Bakumatsu era of the 1860s in Japan, focusing on a self-appointed militia known as the Shinsengumi. This group, loyal to the Tokugawa shogunate, operated in Kyoto during a period...

Direction Masaki Nishiura

Cast Kiichi Nakai · Yusuke Santamaria · Pierre Taki · Katsuhiko Watabiki

Synopsis Kinpika (TV Miniseries) (2016) is a captivating television series that aired in 2016, consisting of 5 compelling episodes. The show delves into the lives of its characters, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption. With a blend of drama and...

Direction Akio Jissoji

Cast Shirô Itô · Haruko Katô · Kiichi Nakai · Chishu Ryu

Synopsis Lantern Festival of the Waves (TV) (1983) follows the life of an elderly Japanese man residing in Hawaii, who, as a teenager, journeyed to Maui to toil in the sugar cane fields and provide for his family in Japan. At...

Direction Yasuo Furuhata

Cast Ken Takakura · Yûko Tanaka · Isao Natsuyagi · Ryuuji Harada

Synopsis The Firefly (2001) is a poignant Japanese romantic drama set against the backdrop of World War II. The narrative revolves around a young Japanese man who embarks on a perilous journey to the battlefield, determined to maintain a deep emotional...

Direction Masayuki Suzuki

Cast Haruka Ayase · Masaki Okada · Kiichi Nakai · Hiroshi Tamaki

Direction Ryoichi Kimizuka

Cast Kiichi Nakai · Masami Nagasawa · Mirai Shida · Tokito Saburo

Synopsis Good Morning Show (2016) follows the chaotic journey of a morning television host who faces an onslaught of calamities. As he navigates through his daily routine, unexpected mishaps and crises continually disrupt his show, testing his resilience and professionalism. The...

Direction Koki Mitani

Cast Eri Fukatsu · Toshiyuki Nishida · Koki Mitani · Kiichi Nakai

Synopsis Suteki na Kakushidori - kanzen muketsu no concierge (TV) (2011) is set in an opulent hotel where the concierge is tasked with satisfying the desires of its guests. However, the patrons she serves have extraordinarily peculiar requests, making her job...

Direction Masahiko Tsugawa

Cast Kiichi Nakai · Yoshino Kimura · Hôka Kinoshita · Akira Tanaka

Synopsis A Hardest Night (2005) follows the peculiar final request of a terminally ill elderly man named Shomantei. Unlike typical last wishes, Shomantei expresses a desire to glimpse the intimate anatomy of a young, attractive virgin. His family, determined to honor...

Direction Shinji Sômai

Cast Kiichi Nakai · Riho Makise · Shôfukutei Tsurube · Takatoshi Takeda

Synopsis Tokyo Heaven (1990) follows the tale of a privileged young fashion model who meets an untimely end in a car crash. Offered a unique opportunity to revisit the world of the living, she finds herself entangled with a cunning advertising...

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Ruriko Asaoka · Koji Ishizaka · Bunta Sugawara · Kiichi Nakai