Cast: Kumi Nakamura

Direction Nobuhiro Suwa

Cast Kumi Nakamura · Hidetoshi Nishijima · Mamiko Okada · Kenjiro Otani

Synopsis 2/Duo (1997) follows the poignant tale of a young couple navigating the challenges of modern life. As they face the daily grind, their once-strong bond begins to fray, leading to a heart-wrenching exploration of their crumbling relationship. The film delves...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Ken'ichi Endô · Masatô Ibu · Renji Ishibashi · Hiroshi Mikami

Synopsis Negotiator (TV) (2003) follows the intense situation that unfolds when a routine convenience store heist spirals out of control, leading the criminals to take refuge in a Tokyo hospital with over thirty hostages. The renowned negotiator Shuhei Ishida is summoned...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Sho Aikawa · Dankan · Ren Osugi · Sadao Abe

Direction Tetsuya Nakashima

Cast Momoko Bitô · Teruyuki Kagawa · Ittoku Kishibe · Masatoshi Nagase

Synopsis Beautiful Sunday (1998) is a black comedy directed by Tetsuya Nakajima that explores the quirks and complexities of life on a Sunday, a day traditionally set aside for rest. The film is structured similarly to "Grand Hotel," weaving together the...

Direction Tetsuo Shinohara

Cast Shin'ichi Tsutsumi · Aya Okamoto · Min Tanaka · Takashi Sasano

Synopsis Riding on the Metro (2006) follows Shinji Hasebe as he disembarks from a subway and inexplicably finds himself in 1964, on the fateful day his brother met his end. Trapped in a temporal loop, Shinji oscillates between the present and...

Direction Tetsuo Shinohara

Cast Mashiro Ayano · Tomohiro Ichikawa · Shiori Ishikawa · Rina Kawaei

Synopsis Principal: koi suru watashi wa heroine desu ka? (2018) follows the journey of Shima Sumitomo (Yuina Kuroshima), a young woman who, after her parents' divorce, finds herself living with her mother and stepfather in an uncomfortable environment. Unable to connect...

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...

Direction Hiroshi Ando

Cast Yui Ichikawa · Sôsuke Ikematsu · Madoka Sakai · Masaki Miura

Synopsis Undulant Fever (2014) follows the tumultuous journey of Emiko and Yo, who cross paths at their high school and embark on a romantic entanglement. However, their perceptions of the relationship diverge significantly: Emiko develops deep feelings for Yo, while Yo...

Direction Yoshihiro Fukagawa

Cast Maki Horikita · Keiko Toda · Kengo Kora · Akiko Hyûga

Synopsis Into the White Night (2010) is a gripping tale that unfolds over several years, centering around a baffling mystery that has left law enforcement baffled. The story begins with the unexplained death of a man, a case that continues to...

Direction Hayato Kawai · Kôjirô Hashimoto · Kengo Takimoto

Cast Yûma Nakayama · Tsubasa Honda · Hokuto Matsumura · Airi Suzuki

Synopsis Piece (TV Series) (2012) follows Mizuho Suga, a university student who receives the sad news that her former high school classmate, Haruka Origuchi, has passed away due to an illness. During Haruka's funeral, Mizuho crosses paths with another former classmate,...

Direction Kichitaro Negishi

Cast Tokito Saburo · Shinobu Otake · Tomoko Nakajima · Fukuko Sayo

Synopsis Eien no 1/2 (1987) follows the journey of a recently unemployed young man who finds himself at a crossroads after a breakup with his girlfriend. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a mysterious woman during a bicycle...

Direction Tetsuo Shinohara

Cast Yuka Itaya · Jun Murakami · Saki Takaoka · Gô Rijû

Synopsis Desire (2005) is a captivating film directed by Tetsuo Shinohara, inspired by the acclaimed love story penned by Mariko Koike. The narrative revolves around a young man who is on a quest for physical satisfaction and fleeting pleasures, and a...

Direction Mitsuhiro Mihara

Cast Tatsuya Fuji · Kumiko Aso · Kumi Nakamura · Yu Tokui

Synopsis Takano Tofu (2023) follows the heartwarming journey of Tatsuo and his daughter Haru, who together manage the family-owned Takano Tofu Store in the picturesque town of Onomichi. When Tatsuo learns of his deteriorating health, he becomes deeply concerned about Haru's...

Direction Hôjin Hashiura

Cast Koichi Sato · Kumi Nakamura

Synopsis Mitsugetsu (1984) is a compelling drama that delves into the life of a budding writer at the dawn of his professional journey. The narrative unfolds as the protagonist navigates the complexities of his newfound career and the contrasting lifestyles he...

Direction Rikiya Imaizumi

Cast Honoka Matsumoto · Keiko Toda · Hio Miyazawa · Toshie Negishi

Synopsis His (2020) follows the emotional journey of two men who met and fell in love during their high school years. Thirteen years later, their paths have diverged significantly. Nagisa, now living in Australia, left Japan after a breakup with Shun....

Direction Rikiya Imaizumi

Cast Noriko Eguchi · Lily Franky · Arata Iura · Suon Kan