Cast: Sumie Sasaki

Direction Hiroshi Teshigahara

Cast Hisashi Igawa · Kunie Tanaka · Hideo Kanze · Sumie Sasaki

Synopsis Pitfall (1962) follows the journey of a man and his young son as they venture into a town that appears to be abandoned, hoping to find employment. However, their fortunes take a turn for the worse, leading the man to...

Direction Shôhei Imamura

Cast Emiko Aizawa · Masumi Harukawa · Sachiko Hidari · Daizaburo Hirata

Synopsis The Insect Woman (1963) follows the life of Tome, a woman born into a humble family in rural Japan in 1918. Throughout her childhood, she endures repeated abuse from her stepfather. As she grows into adulthood, Tome leaves her village...

Direction Nagisa Ôshima

Cast Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Tatsuya Fuji · Takahiro Tamura · Takuzo Kawatani

Synopsis Empire of Passion (1978) is a cinematic masterpiece that draws from the rich tradition of kaidan-eiga, or ghost stories, prevalent in Japanese cinema. The film delves into a profound and heart-wrenching tale of forbidden love, exploring themes that challenge societal...

Direction Yuki Tanada

Cast Yû Aoi · Mirai Moriyama · Terunosuke Takezai · Ryusei Saito

Synopsis One Million Yen Girl (2008) follows the journey of Suzuko, a 21-year-old who resides with her family. When a colleague extends an invitation to share an apartment, Suzuko eagerly accepts. However, upon moving in, she learns that her coworker had...

Direction Akio Yoshida

Cast Mei Kurokawa · Yoshihiko Hosoda · Hideki Sone · Ayaka Maeda

Synopsis Tales of Terror: Haunted Apartment (2005) follows the chilling journey of Aimi and her father as they settle into a vintage apartment complex, only to discover that their new home harbors sinister secrets. The enigmatic landlord imposes strict rules: residents...

Direction Tadashi Imai

Cast Komaki Kurihara · Yûko Kotegawa · Yoshiko Tanaka · Kumiko Ohba

Synopsis Eternal Monument (1982) chronicles the journey of a close-knit group of high school students who are transformed into nurses during the tumultuous period of World War II. Their training and subsequent deployment to Okinawa expose them to the harsh realities...

Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Jûkichi Uno · Izumi Ashikawa · Hideaki Nitani · Mizuho Suzuki

Synopsis A Chain of Islands (1965) kicks off with a grim discovery: the body of a U.S. Army sergeant washes ashore, setting in motion a chain of surprising and unpredictable occurrences.

Direction Akiyoshi Kimata

Cast Ai Hashimoto · Renji Ishibashi · Kazushige Nagashima · Tatsuomi Hamada

Synopsis Home The House Imp (2012) follows the journey of a family in disarray as they find solace and healing through an extraordinary encounter with a "Zasikiwarashi," a benevolent Japanese spirit. This heartwarming tale explores how the family's interactions with the...

Direction Yasuharu Ishii

Cast Hana Sugisaki · Shô Hirano · Tatsuomi Hamada · Marie Iitoyo

Synopsis Hana Nochi Hare: Hanadan Next Season (TV Series) (2018) picks up a decade after the legendary F4 members—Tsukasa Domyoji, Rui Hanazawa, Sojiro Nishikado, and Akira Mimasaka—graduated from Eitoku Academy, leaving the school in a state of decline. A new group,...

Direction Tadashi Imai

Cast Shima Iwashita · Kyôko Kishida · Katsuo Nakamura · Shinjiro Ebara

Direction Tôru Kawashima

Cast Hiroko Yakushimaru · Kyôhei Shibata · Michiko Kawai · Norihei Miki

Synopsis Like a Savage (Barbarian Alike) (1985) follows the gripping tale of Tamako, a budding writer who finds herself in a dire situation. Falsely implicated in the murder of a prominent yakuza leader, Tamako must navigate a treacherous landscape to clear...

Direction Yûichi Fukuda

Cast Shin'ichi Tsutsumi · Kyôko Koizumi · Haruka Shimazaki · Ayumu Yokoyama

Synopsis Super Salaryman Saenai-shi (TV Series) (2017) follows the life of 52-year-old Saenai, a typical middle manager navigating the corporate world. His ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when an enigmatic elderly man bestows upon him a powerful suit, thrusting him...

Direction Nobuhiro Doi

Cast Hiroshi Abe · Meisa Kuroki · Junpei Mizobata · Tetta Sugimoto

Synopsis Red Finger (TV) (2011) follows the gripping narrative of Detective Kyoichiro Kaga as he delves into the chilling case of a young child's murder. The story unfolds with Kaga's meticulous investigation, revealing the intricate layers of the crime and the...

Direction Tamasaburo Bando

Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Kyoko Kataoka · Hiroyuki Nagato · Kirin Kiki

Synopsis Yearning (1993) unfolds against the backdrop of the Meiji era (1868-1912), focusing on Kaede (Sayuri Yoshinaga), who was once the cherished companion of a prosperous businessman. Following his passing, she finds herself abruptly cast out onto the streets and compelled...

Direction Tadashi Imai

Cast Takeo Chii · Katsuhiko Sasaki · Rentarô Mikuni · Mayumi Ogawa

Synopsis Navy Special Young Soldier (1972) follows the journey of Japanese adolescents as they face rigorous training at a recruit camp. After enduring the challenges of their initial preparation, these young soldiers are deployed to the strategic and historically significant island...

Direction Takuma Satô

Cast Haruna Hori · Gaku Hosokawa · Shunya Itabashi · Sodai Kadota

Synopsis Sticks and Stones (2019) follows Haruka, a novice physical therapist at a Japanese inpatient rehabilitation facility, as she navigates her first major professional challenge. Fresh off a sudden breakup, Haruka is assigned to care for Mr. Tsuge, a stroke patient...

Direction Seijirô Kôyama

Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Naoto Ogata · Masao Hayashi · Ryuzo Hayashi

Direction Kôzaburô Yoshimura

Cast Hisano Yamaoka · Jûkichi Uno · Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Sumie Sasaki

Direction Kazuyuki Izutsu

Cast Masatoshi Nagase · Yukari Usami · Hiroko Mita · Daisuke Shima

Synopsis Miyuki (1983) follows the tale of a young woman named Miyuki who finds herself deeply infatuated with a boy who is also the object of affection for her half-sister. As the story unfolds, this romantic entanglement creates a complex web...

Direction Izaki Nobuaki

Cast Takaya Kamikawa · Denden · Aya Hirayama · Hirotarô Honda

Synopsis The Serialist (2013) follows Ippei Akabane, a struggling novelist who ekes out a living by penning serial novels under various pseudonyms. Daigo Kurei, a convicted murderer on death row, reaches out to Ippei from prison. Daigo, who had previously sent...