Cast: Shun Sugata

Direction Michael Mann · Josef Kubota Wladyka · Hikari · Alan Poul

Cast Ansel Elgort · Ken Watanabe · Rachel Keller · Shô Kasamatsu

Synopsis Tokyo Vice (TV Series) (2022) spans 8 episodes, transporting viewers to the late 1990s, where American journalist Jake Adelstein moves to Tokyo to become the first foreign-born reporter for a prominent Japanese newspaper. Mentored by an experienced vice squad detective,...

Direction Gen Takahashi

Cast Shun Sugata · Harumi Inoue · Reila Aphrodite · Takayoshi Arai

Synopsis Confessions of a Dog (2006) delves into the dark underbelly of Japanese law enforcement, revealing a world where brutality, illicit payments, drugs, and coercion are not the exclusive domain of the yakuza, but are rampant within the police force itself....

Direction Banmei Takahashi

Cast Kantarou Nakamura · Yuki Uchida · Sho Aikawa · Tatsuya Fujiwara

Direction Edward Zwick

Cast Tom Cruise · Ken Watanabe · Billy Connolly · Tony Goldwyn

Synopsis The Last Samurai (2003) follows the journey of Captain Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise), a disillusioned former Civil War hero navigating the tumultuous waters of 1870s San Francisco. After being hired by the Japanese government to modernize the Emperor's army with...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Hidetoshi Nishijima · Shun Sugata · Lily

Synopsis License to Live (1998) follows the journey of Yoshi, a 24-year-old who emerges from a decade-long coma. Upon regaining consciousness, Yoshi embarks on a mission to create a fresh start and mend the bonds with his family, navigating the challenges...

Direction Michihito Fujii

Cast Gou Ayano · Naoyuki Fernandez · Hayato Ichihara · Hayato Isomura

Synopsis A Family (2020) follows the life of Kenji Yamamoto, who spirals into despair after his father's death from a stimulant drug. Seeking solace, Kenji becomes involved with a criminal organization and crosses paths with the group's leader, Hiroshi Shibasaki. Hiroshi...

Direction Amir Naderi

Cast Hidetoshi Nishijima · Takako Tokiwa · Takashi Sasano · Shun Sugata

Synopsis Cut (2011) follows Shuji, a determined young filmmaker who finds himself at odds with the norms of Japanese society. His life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers that his brother, a loan shark who had supported his filmmaking endeavors,...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Nao Omori · Shinya Tsukamoto · Pauline Suen

Synopsis Ichi the Killer (2001) delves into the chaotic world of the Anjo clan, where the enigmatic disappearance of their leader leaves a power vacuum. Kakihara, a deranged and masochistic underling, frantically seeks answers, honing in on the elusive Ichi. This...

Direction SABU

Cast Yuya Tegoshi · Hanae Kan · Miki Nakatani · Etsushi Toyokawa

Synopsis Dead Run (2005) follows the story of Shuji, a young boy navigating the challenges of growing up in a small coastal town undergoing significant redevelopment to become a prominent tourist destination. Shuji finds solace and a new purpose when he...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Sho Aikawa · Dankan · Ren Osugi · Sadao Abe

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Haruhiko Kato · Kumiko Aso · Koyuki · Shun Sugata

Synopsis Pulse (Kairo) (2001) follows a group of young individuals in Japan who delve into a mysterious sequence of suicides. Their investigation leads them to an enigmatic internet webcam, which offers users the eerie opportunity to communicate with the deceased. As...

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 Junji Sakamoto

Cast Tatsuya Fujiwara · Asami Mizukawa · Shun Shioya · Kōsuke Toyohara

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Hideo Sakaki · Ryo · Koyuki · Shun Sugata

Synopsis Alive (2002) follows the harrowing journey of Tenshu, who finds himself behind bars and condemned to die for avenging his girlfriend's honor by killing her assailants. However, fate intervenes when he miraculously survives his execution. Offered a grim choice, Tenshu...

Direction Tomijiro Mitsuishi

Cast Sayaka Yamaguchi · Yôsuke Kubozuka · Ken'ichi Endô · Makoto Togashi

Synopsis Tomie: Replay (2000) follows a young girl who stumbles upon her father's cryptic notes detailing his final experiment before his descent into madness. The notebook appears mundane until the final pages, where the handwriting becomes erratic and the name "Tomie"...

Direction Isaac Florentine

Cast Scott Adkins · Kane Kosugi · Vithaya Pansringarm · Tim Man

Synopsis Ninja II: Shadow of a Tear (2013) follows the return of Ninjitsu expert Casey, who is driven by a thirst for vengeance after his expecting wife meets a tragic end.

Direction Guy Moshe

Cast Josh Hartnett · Gackt · Woody Harrelson · Demi Moore

Synopsis Bunraku (2010) follows the journey of a young man driven by a lifelong quest for vengeance. However, his pursuit takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a formidable adversary far more daunting than he had initially anticipated.

Direction Takashi Shimizu

Cast Tomomi Miyashita · Shun Sugata · Shinya Tsukamoto · Miho Ninagawa

Direction Barbet Schroeder

Cast Benoît Magimel · Ryo Ishibashi · Shun Sugata · Lika Minamoto

Synopsis Inju: The Beast in the Shadow (2008) follows Alex Fayard, a novelist who travels to Japan to promote his newest book. There, he crosses paths with Tamao, a geisha who seeks his assistance in evading a deadly threat from a...

Direction Hisashi Ueda · Hiroyuki Ninomiya · Kôji Ono · Tôru Ohtsuka

Cast Tsuyoshi Ihara · Kôhei Matsushita · Yumi Adachi · Takayuki Takuma