Cast: Lily

Direction Naoko Ogigami

Cast Tôma Ikuta · Eiko Koike · Kenta Kiritani · Mugi Kadowaki

Synopsis Close-Knit (2017) follows the story of Tomo, an 11-year-old girl whose mother, Hiromi, frequently leaves home. When Hiromi departs once again, Tomo seeks refuge with her uncle Makio, who lives with his girlfriend Rinko. Rinko, who is a transwoman, works...

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 Takashi Miike

Cast Naoki Hosaka · Tomoko Nakajima · Ren Osugi · Sadaharu Shiota

Synopsis MPD Psycho (Multiple Personality Detective) (TV Miniseries) (2000) follows the complex journey of Yosuke Kobayashi, a dedicated detective in the homicide division. After witnessing the brutal murder of his wife at the hands of serial killer Shinji Nishizono, Yosuke develops...

Direction Nagisa Ôshima

Cast Hiromi Kurita · Hosei Komatsu · Akiko Koyama · Shôji Ishibashi

Synopsis Dear Summer Sister (1972) is a cinematic journey that delves into the complexities of moral decay, drawing inspiration from real-life events. The narrative revolves around a young woman from Tokyo who embarks on a quest to find her missing brother...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Riki Takeuchi · Ryôsuke Miki · Ken'ichi Endô · Mika Katsumura

Synopsis Violent Fire (Deadly Outlaw: Rekka) (2002) follows the story of Kunisada, portrayed by Riki Takeuchi, whose Yakuza leader and mentor meets a tragic end. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, Kunisada teams up with his loyal friend, played by Kenichi...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Cast Kanon Hanakage · Hirotarô Honda · Nobuaki Kaneko · Sergey Kuvaev

Synopsis Nowhere Girl (2015) follows the journey of Ai, a gifted young artist at a prestigious fine arts institute. Her exceptional talent is met with ridicule and disapproval from jealous peers and teachers, creating a hostile environment. The oppressive atmosphere eventually...

Direction Takashi Ishii

Cast Masahiro Higashide · Kenta Kiritani · Anna Tsuchiya · Tasuku Emoto

Synopsis Gonin Saga (2015) follows the story of Seiji, portrayed by Masanobu Ando, a third-generation member of the notorious "Gosei kai" gang. Seiji is dedicated to bolstering his group's influence and power. Concurrently, a tenacious journalist, played by Tasuku Emoto, delves...

Direction Kôhei Oguri

Cast Jô Odagiri · Miki Nakatani · Ana Girardot · Angèle Humeau

Synopsis Foujita (2015) chronicles the life of the renowned Japanese artist, Foujita, who became a sensation in Paris during the vibrant 1920s, celebrated for his exquisite nude portraits. Following his separation from his first wife, Fernande, he encounters Lucie Badoud, whom...

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Hiroshi Abe · Tomoko Yamaguchi · Aoi Miyazaki · You

Synopsis Going My Home (TV Miniseries) (2012) follows the journey of Tsuboi Ryota, a dedicated salaryman frequently judged for his imposing physique, which contrasts with his gentle demeanor. Struggling to find his place both in the workplace and within his family,...

Direction Toru Murakawa

Cast Yusaku Matsuda · Aiko Morishita · Lily · Yoshio Aoki

Direction Kazuyuki Izutsu

Cast Shigeru Muroi · Kôhei Ôtomo · Isao Bitô · Ayumi Ito

Synopsis Amateur Singing Contest (1999) follows the journey of diverse individuals as they navigate the challenges and emotions leading up to their debut on stage. From a pool of 4,000 hopefuls, only 250 will advance to the preliminary round, and a...

Direction Yoshihiro Fukagawa · Ken Iizuka · Isshin Inudô · Takahiro Miki

Cast Yûki Himura · Rondo Mimura · Haruka Kinami · Kii Kitano

Synopsis Irodori himura (TV Miniseries) (2012) is a captivating Japanese television series that aired in 2012, consisting of 10 engaging episodes. The show delves into the intricate world of a renowned detective who is tasked with solving a series of mysterious...

Direction Sora Hokimoto

Cast Yamamoto Keisuke · Yôta Kawase · Akatsuka Minako · Lily

Direction Hiroshi Horiuchi

Cast Toshiya Isaka · Tomiyuki Kunihiro · Lily · Toshifumi Fujimoto

Synopsis Enishi: The Bride of Izumo (2015) follows Maki Iizuka (Nozomi Sasaki), a Tokyo-based wedding magazine editor, who is preparing for her upcoming nuptials with Kazunori Nakamura (Yuta Hiraoka). However, her plans are disrupted when her beloved grandmother passes away. While...

Direction Izuru Kumasaka

Cast Chiharu · Sachi Jinno · Hikari Kajiwara · Lily

Direction Ryô Miyawaki · Naruhide Mizuta · Masaki Nishiura · Naomi Kinoshita

Cast Erika Sawajiri · Nozomi Sasaki · Nanao · Tomoko Tabata

Synopsis First Class (TV Series) (2014) is a television program that aired from 2014 to 2015, consisting of two captivating seasons and a total of 20 episodes. The show offers a unique blend of drama and suspense, following the lives of...

Direction Kate Bush

Cast Kate Bush · Miranda Richardson · Lindsay Kemp · Lily

Synopsis The Line, the Cross & the Curve (1993) follows the journey of a vocalist who faces challenges in mastering dance moves during rehearsals with her band. When a power outage occurs, she finds herself isolated in the studio, reflecting on...

Direction Junpei Matsumoto

Cast Ryûnosuke Hashino · Yû Hirukawa · Reina Ikehata · Richt Itagaki

Direction Hiroshi Nishitani · Mizuki Nishisaka · Mai Takano · Mitsuno Michio

Cast Aya Ueto · Michiko Kichise · Takumi Saito · Ayumi Ito

Synopsis Hirugao: Love Affairs in the Afternoon (TV Miniseries) (2014) delves into the lives of two women who each find themselves entangled in extramarital relationships. The narrative explores the complexities and emotional turmoil that arise from these clandestine affairs, offering a...

Direction Joji Matsuoka

Cast Satoshi Tsumabuki · Ayumi Ito · Akira Emoto · Hirofumi Arai

Synopsis Farewell, Kuro (2003) is an emotional journey inspired by real events, chronicling the life of Kuro, a loyal canine who resided at a high school in Nagano prefecture since the 1960s. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of the students...