Cast: Yumi Kawai

Direction Kiyotaka Oshiyama

Cast Yumi Kawai · Mizuki Yoshida

Synopsis Look Back (2024) follows the unlikely friendship between Fujino, a self-assured individual, and Kyomoto, a reclusive girl who prefers to stay indoors. Despite their contrasting personalities, their shared passion for creating manga unites them. This heartfelt narrative, brought to life...

Direction Yujiro Harumoto

Cast Kumi Takiuchi · Ken Mitsuishi · Masahiro Umeda · Yumi Kawai

Synopsis A Balance (2020) follows the journey of documentary filmmaker Yuko as she delves into a harrowing school violence incident that occurred three years prior. During her tenure teaching at her father's cram school, Yuko was deeply affected by the tragic...

Direction Genki Kawamura

Cast Mieko Harada · Masaki Suda · Masami Nagasawa · Yumi Kawai

Synopsis A Hundred Flowers (2022) follows the poignant journey of Yuriko, a woman grappling with dementia, as her mental faculties rapidly decline. For her son, Izumi, the memories of his mother remain as vivid and tangible as the day they were...

Direction Chie Hayakawa

Cast Chieko Baisho · Hayato Isomura · Stefanie Arianne · Yumi Kawai

Synopsis Plan 75 (2022) delves into a dystopian future where a state initiative, designed to address the challenges of an aging population, offers elderly citizens the option of voluntary euthanasia. The narrative follows three central characters: an elderly woman struggling to...

Direction Sôshi Masumoto

Cast Marika Itô · Daichi Kaneko · Yumi Kawai · Kirara Inori

Synopsis It's a Summer Film (2020) follows the journey of Barefoot and her group of friends as they embark on an ambitious project to create a samurai-themed movie. They assemble an eclectic cast and crew, determined to bring their cinematic vision...

Direction Masaharu Take · Kengo Takimoto

Cast Ryoma Takeuchi · Munetaka Aoki · Kento Kaku · Yumi Kawai

Synopsis Like a Dragon: Yakuza (2024) is a gripping TV miniseries set to air in 2024, comprising one season with six episodes. The narrative unfolds across two distinct timeframes, 1995 and 2005, chronicling the life of a formidable and unmatched Yakuza...

Direction Shun Nakagawa

Cast Yumi Kawai · Rina Ono · Tomo Nakai · Rina Komiyama

Synopsis Sayonara, Girls (2023) unfolds in a picturesque rural high school on the brink of closure, with graduation just two days away. Four young women, bound by shared experiences and memories, seize the opportunity to savor their final moments together before...

Direction Kei Ishikawa

Cast Satoshi Tsumabuki · Sakura Ando · Masataka Kubota · Nana Seino

Synopsis A Man (2022) follows Akira, a dedicated lawyer who finds his life taking an unexpected turn when he encounters Rie, a former client. Rie seeks Akira's assistance in conducting a thorough investigation into the past of her deceased spouse, Daisuke....

Direction Fumihiko Sori

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Seiyô Uchino · Tao Tsuchiya · Keisuke Watanabe

Direction Masaharu Take

Cast Mirai Moriyama · Takumi Kitamura · Ryô Katsuji · Kumi Takiuchi

Synopsis Underdog: Part One (2020) follows the journey of three unlikely boxers who are often overlooked and underestimated. Former professional boxer Suenaga Akira, once on the brink of stardom, struggles to regain his former glory. Omura Ryuta, a young man raised...

Direction Junji Sakamoto

Cast Ryôta Bandô · Masatô Ibu · Renji Ishibashi · Kentarô Itô

Synopsis Winter Rose (2022) follows the story of Jun Wataguchi, a young man who drifts through life aimlessly, skipping school, associating with troublemakers, and relying on friends for financial support. His parents, who operate a shipping company specializing in transporting earth...

Direction Takafumi Tsuchiya

Cast Yumi Kawai · Ryôta Bandô · Yûki Itô · Daisuke Kuroda

Synopsis RoOT - Route of OddTaxi - (2024) follows the journey of Reina, a 19-year-old detective known for her cool demeanor and solitary nature, who works at a modest detective agency. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she joins forces...

Direction Chihiro Ito

Cast Satoru Iguchi · Fumika Baba · Yumi Kawai · Kazuyuki Aijima

Synopsis In Her Room (2023) follows the story of a dentist who, despite his professional success, struggles with personal insecurities and emotional turmoil, particularly when it comes to matters of the heart. His journey is one of self-discovery and emotional growth...

Direction Norihiro Kaizumi

Cast Yôsuke Eguchi · Kanata Hosoda · Sora Inoue · Yumi Kawai

Synopsis The Lines That Define Me (2022) follows Sousuke Aoyama, a university student grappling with the loss of his parents, who passed away in a tragic accident. Unable to move past his grief, Sousuke finds solace in an unexpected place while...

Direction Tomokazu Yamada

Cast Takeru Satō · Masami Nagasawa · Nana Mori · Yutaka Takenouchi

Synopsis April, Come She Will (2024) follows the life of Shun Fujishiro, a dedicated psychiatrist employed at a prestigious university hospital in Tokyo. Engaged to Yayoi Sakamoto, Shun's world is turned upside down when he receives a letter from his first...

Direction Kaneko Fuminori

Cast Sadao Abe · Riisa Naka · Hayato Isomura · Yumi Kawai

Synopsis Extremely Inappropriate! (2024) follows the journey of a single father who finds himself in a desperate situation. After an unexpected event, he is transported to the year 2024, where his traditional Showa-era values and ideas clash with the modern world....

Direction Akiko Ohku

Cast Yumi Kawai · Maki Sakai · Ryô Nishikido · Aoi Yoshida

Direction Hideo Jôjô

Cast Kôji Seto · Honami Satô · Yumi Kawai · Ayumu Nakajima

Synopsis Love Nonetheless (2022) follows the story of Koji, a man who operates a charming second-hand bookstore. His life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself drawn to Ichihana, a talented female drummer. Just as he begins to navigate his...

Direction Yoko Yamanaka

Cast Yumi Kawai · Daichi Kaneko · Kanichiro

Synopsis Desert of Namibia (2024) follows the tumultuous journey of Kana, a 21-year-old woman grappling with bipolar disorder and a sense of aimlessness. Kana's life takes an unexpected turn when she forms a relationship with Honda, who supports her by handling...

Direction Yasutaka Tsutsui · Daihachi Yoshida

Cast Shinsuke Kato · Yumi Kawai · Asuka Kurosawa · Satoru Matsuo

Synopsis Teki Cometh (2024) follows the story of a retired professor who lives in a tranquil Japanese-style home, a legacy from his grandfather. His days are filled with culinary pursuits and the occasional visit from former students. However, his peaceful existence...