Cast: Ryoko Nakano

Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Ryoko Nakano · Kichiemon Nakamura · Takashi Shimura · Toshirô Mifune

Synopsis Love and Faith of Ogin (1978) is a historical drama set in 16th-century feudal Japan, centering around Sen Rikyu, a revered tea master who serves as an advisor to the powerful warlord Hideyoshi. The narrative unfolds with Rikyu's daughter, the...

Direction Junya Sato

Cast Ken Takakura · Yoshio Harada · Ryo Ikebe · Ryoko Nakano

Synopsis Manhunt (1976) follows a resilient police detective who finds himself wrongfully implicated in a corruption scandal. Forced to evade the law to prove his innocence, he embarks on a perilous journey. Along the way, he receives crucial support from the...

Direction Kazuo Ikehiro

Cast Yoshio Harada · Atsuo Nakamura · Kayo Matsuo · Sanae Kitabayashi

Synopsis Trail of Blood (1972) explores the journey of a man seeking redemption in a violent world. Jokichi, a former drifter and hired sword from Mikogami, attempts to leave his sinful past behind after rescuing a woman in distress. They marry,...

Direction Yoshitaro Nomura

Cast Tsunehiko Watase · Yukiyo Toake · Mayuko Wakamori · Tomoe Hiiro

Synopsis Writhing Tongue (1980) follows the unsettling journey of a young girl who, at just five years old, sustains a minor scratch on her finger while playing in a marsh. Following this seemingly innocuous incident, the girl begins to experience a...

Direction Junya Sato

Cast Ken Takakura · Ryoko Nakano · Hiroko Yakushimaru · Rentarô Mikuni

Direction Shigeyuki Yamane

Cast Masahiro Motoki · Hirohide Yakumaru · Toshikazu Fukawa · Tomoko Takabe

Synopsis Headphone Lullaby (1983) delves into the lives of high-school students, exploring the themes of camaraderie, affection, and fair play. The narrative unfolds as these young individuals navigate the complexities of their relationships, both on and off the field, showcasing the...

Direction Junya Sato

Cast Shogoro Ichikawa · Masakane Yonekura · Takahiro Tamura · Yôko Tsukasa

Synopsis Harukanaru sôro (1980) is a gripping narrative that delves into the origins of the world-renowned corporation, "Toyota Motor." This film offers a captivating and detailed account of the events and individuals that shaped the company's rise to global prominence.

Direction Zhang Lu

Cast Sôsuke Ikematsu · Ryoko Nakano · Ni Ni · Xin Baiqing

Synopsis Yanagawa (2021) follows the journey of two siblings from Beijing who travel to the picturesque city of Yanagawa, Japan. Their mission is to reconnect with a girl who captured their hearts during their younger days, leading them on a nostalgic...

Direction Yûichi Hibi

Cast Yoo Oh-sung · Lin Qiu · Martin Scorsese · Michael Douglas

Synopsis Ken San (2016) explores the enigmatic life and enduring influence of Japan's legendary actor, Ken Takakura. Through personal anecdotes from collaborators, friends, and family, the documentary unveils the story of how a man known for his quiet dignity rose to...

Direction Yoshitaro Nomura

Cast Kenichi Hagiwara · Mayumi Ogawa · Tsutomu Yamazaki · Yôko Yamamoto

Synopsis Village of Eight Gravestones (1977) follows a young man, Kenichi Hagiwara, who finds out he is the rightful heir to a vast estate located in the secluded village of Yatsuhakamura. As he steps into his inheritance, a series of gruesome...