Cast: Issei Ogata

Direction Edward Yang

Cast Wu Nien-jen · Elaine Jin · Kelly Lee · Jonathan Chang

Synopsis Yi Yi: A One and a Two (2000) delves into the lives of a Taipei family grappling with existential questions amidst daily challenges. NJ, the patriarch, struggles with financial woes, a comatose mother, and a wife grappling with a spiritual...

Direction Aleksandr Sokúrov

Cast Issei Ogata · Robert Dawson · Kaori Momoi · Shiro Sano

Synopsis The Sun (2005) delves into the life of Emperor Hirohito, portrayed by Issey Ogata, during the pivotal period from August 1945 to New Year's Day, 1946, amidst the American occupation of Japan. Directed by Alexander Sokurov, this film is the...

Direction Arthur Harari

Cast Yuya Endo · Kanji Tsuda · Yûya Matsuura · Tetsuya Chiba

Synopsis Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle (2021) follows the extraordinary tale of Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese soldier who, after Japan's surrender at the close of World War II, chooses to remain hidden in the dense jungles of the Philippines. Driven...

Direction Chiang Hsiu-Chiung

Cast Hiromi Nagasaku · Nozomi Sasaki · Hiyori Sakurada · Miyoko Asada

Synopsis The Furthest End Awaits (2014) follows Misaki as she journeys back to her father's hometown after news of his passing. She establishes a cozy coffee shop by the seaside and forms a bond with her neighbor, Eriko, and their kids,...

Direction Jun Ichikawa

Cast Issei Ogata · Rie Miyazawa · Shinohara Takahumi · Hidetoshi Nishijima

Synopsis Tony Takitani (2004) follows the life of Tony, a man who, due to his unusual name, faced isolation during his formative years. Despite his artistic talent, his work lacked emotional depth, leading him to pursue a career as a technical...

Direction Hiroshi Kurosaki

Cast Kasumi Arimura · Kentarô Sakaguchi · Tôma Ikuta · Yuri Nakamura

Synopsis Beyond Goodbye (2024) follows the emotional journey of Saeko, who is plunged into profound sorrow following the tragic loss of her boyfriend, Yusuke, in a car accident. As the months pass, she encounters Naruse, a man who has received a...

Direction Martin Scorsese

Cast Andrew Garfield · Adam Driver · Liam Neeson · Ciarán Hinds

Synopsis Silence (2016) follows the perilous journey of two Jesuit priests, Sebastião Rodrigues and Francisco Garrpe, as they venture into 17th-century Japan to find their missing mentor, Father Cristóvão Ferreira, and to share the teachings of Jesus Christ. During this era,...

Direction Toshiaki Toyoda

Cast Kiyohiko Shibukawa · MahiToThePeople · Issei Ogata · Itsuki Nagasawa

Synopsis The Day of Destruction (2020) delves into the chilling aftermath of a discovery made seven years prior, when an enigmatic creature was unearthed from the depths of a secluded coal mine. The small town has since been plagued by whispers...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Toshirô Mifune · Keiko Awaji · Keiko Takeshita

Synopsis Tora-san 38: Tora-san Goes North (1987) follows the wandering protagonist, Tora-san, as his journey leads him to the picturesque and remote landscapes of rural Hokkaido. There, he crosses paths with a gruff and stubborn old veterinarian who is grappling with...

Direction Nobuhiro Doi · Toshio Tsuboi · Kaneko Fuminori

Cast Takako Matsu · Hikari Mitsushima · Issei Takahashi · Ryuhei Matsuda

Synopsis Quartet (TV Miniseries) (2017) follows the unexpected journey of four individuals—Maki, Suzume, Iemori, and Beppu—who cross paths in a karaoke bar one fateful day. Initially, their encounter seems serendipitous, leading them to form a musical quartet and share a living...

Direction Jun Ichikawa

Cast Hajime Hana · Yumi Nishiyama · Hitoshi Ueki · Kei Tani

Synopsis Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You (1988) follows the journey of a dedicated section chief who is nearing retirement and grappling with immense stress from various aspects of his life. In an effort to find solace, he decides to join a...

Direction Tomoyuki Furumaya

Cast Teppei Koike · Akihiro Nishino · Chizuru Ikewaki · Issei Ogata

Synopsis The Homeless Student (2008) is a cinematic interpretation of the Japanese best-selling autobiography 'The Homeless Junior High School Student,' penned by comedian Hiroshi Tamura. Following a school term-ending ceremony, Hiroshi returns home to discover a yellow tape marked "attachment" at...

Direction Setsurô Wakamatsu · Yoshinori Muratani · Sayaka Sato

Cast Hideaki Ito · Yûma Nakayama · Ryoko Hirosue · Kenichi Yajima

Synopsis Tokkai - furyô saiken tokubetsu kaishû bu - (TV Series) (2021) is a Japanese television program that aired in 2021, consisting of 12 gripping episodes. The series delves into the world of a special investigation unit tasked with solving complex...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Kumiko Akiyoshi · Midori Satsuki

Synopsis Tora-san 39: Tora-san Plays Daddy (1987) marks the 39th installment in the beloved and enduring Otoko wa Tsurai yo film series. This particular chapter follows the familiar adventures of the lovable and eccentric protagonist, Torajiro Kuruma, affectionately known as Tora-san....

Direction Shô Igarashi

Cast Misato Tanaka · Susumu Terajima · Ryo Kase · Katsuo Nakamura

Synopsis Misuzu (2001) chronicles the journey of Teru Kaneko, a woman born and nurtured in a quaint coastal village. As she navigates life working as a clerk in a local bookstore, Teru finds solace in crafting her own poetic verses to...

Direction Ayuko Tsukahara · Takeyoshi Yamamoto

Cast Kasumi Arimura · Tomoya Nakamura · Eiji Akaso · Oideyasu Oda

Synopsis ISHIKO and HANEO: You're Suing Me? (2022) follows the journey of a meticulous paralegal, fresh from a prestigious institution, who joins forces with an eccentric attorney. Together, they tackle a series of peculiar and minor cases from their modest, community-based...

Direction Yoshimitsu Morita

Cast Tôru Nakamura · Masahiro Takashima · Miwako Fujitani · Yuriko Ishida

Synopsis Love and Action in Osaka (1988) follows Toru, the sole heir to the Yubari Family, as he strives to lead an ordinary life working as a banker. However, his peaceful existence is shattered when his father's ongoing feud with the...

Direction Takeshi Furusawa · Mamoru Hoshi · Shusuke Kaneko · Kentarô Ôtani

Cast Kirin Kiki · Naoki Matayoshi · Norika Fujiwara · Hatsunori Hasegawa

Direction Yoshimitsu Morita

Cast Takaaki Ishibashi · Noritake Kinashi · Narumi Yasuda · Kaoru Kobayashi

Synopsis For Business (1986) follows the escapades of two dedicated 'salarymen' employed by an Advertising Agency. The film is a buddy comedy that delves into the competitive world of advertising, where the duo faces off against the unethical tactics of a...

Direction Jiro Ikuno

Cast Sanma Akashiya · Seiko Matsuda · Yasuko Sawaguchi · Hiroshi Fuse