Cast: Min Tanaka

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Hiroyuki Sanada · Rie Miyazawa · Nenji Kobayashi · Min Tanaka

Synopsis The Twilight Samurai (2002) is set in the tumultuous 19th century Japan, where Seibei, a recently widowed samurai, grapples with the challenges of raising his elderly, senile mother and two young daughters. His financial struggles and self-consciousness about his impoverished...

Direction Wim Wenders

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Arisa Nakano · Tokio Emoto · Yumi Asou

Synopsis Perfect Days (2023) follows the tranquil life of Hirayama, a man who finds profound contentment in his role as a toilet cleaner in the bustling city of Tokyo. Beyond his meticulously organized daily routine, Hirayama nurtures a deep love for...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Masatoshi Nagase · Takako Matsu · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Yukiyoshi Ozawa

Synopsis The Hidden Blade (2004) follows the journey of a samurai, portrayed by Nagase Masatoshi, whose unwavering commitment to his moral code is put to the test by the changing world around him. Set in mid-nineteenth century Japan, the film delves...

Direction Takashi Yamazaki

Cast Junichi Okada · Min Tanaka · Haruma Miura · Mao Inoue

Synopsis The Eternal Zero (2013) follows the journey of Kentaro Saeki (Haruma Miura), a young man grappling with repeated failures in his bar exam, leaving him uncertain about his future. His older sister, Keiko, a freelance writer, joins him in a...

Direction Tetsuichirô Tsuta

Cast Rina Takeda · Shima Ohnishi · Min Tanaka · Sachi Ishimaru

Synopsis The Tale of Iya (2013) unfolds in the serene, untouched landscapes of Japan, where a grandpa and his granddaughter Haruna live a simple life. Their tranquil existence is disrupted when a tunnel construction project looms, endangering the natural balance of...

Direction Keishi Ohtomo

Cast Takeru Satō · Emi Takei · Tatsuya Fujiwara · Kaito Oyagi

Synopsis Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyôto Fire (2014) follows the aftermath of the events in the original series, where Kenshin Himura has chosen a life of seclusion, adhering to his vow to never draw his sword again. However, the emergence of...

Direction Keishi Ohtomo

Cast Takeru Satō · Emi Takei · Tatsuya Fujiwara · Yû Aoi

Synopsis Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (2014) follows the intense and unresolved confrontation between Kenshin Himura and the malevolent Shishio Makoto. The fate of Japan hangs in the balance as these two formidable warriors clash in an epic showdown. This thrilling...

Direction Izuru Narushima

Cast Nana Mori · Maki Sakai · Masaki Suda · Min Tanaka

Synopsis Father of the Milky Way Railroad (2023) follows the story of Miyazawa Masajiro, a dedicated proprietor of a long-standing pawn shop. His eldest child, Miyazawa Kenji, is expected to inherit the family business, but Kenji has other plans and declines...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Yo Oizumi · Sayuri Yoshinaga · Mei Nagano · Rosa Kato

Synopsis Mom, Is That You?! (2023) follows Akio Kizaki (I Oizumi), a dedicated head of the Human Resources Department at a prominent corporation. Akio's life is filled with anxiety as he grapples with his wife's impending divorce and the evolving relationship...

Direction Isshin Inudô

Cast Kou Shibasaki · Jô Odagiri · Min Tanaka · Hirokazu Inoue

Synopsis La maison de Himiko (2005) follows Saori, who accepts a job to assist her long-lost father. He resides in a retirement facility specifically for gay individuals and is in the final stages of a serious illness. Initially, Saori's motivation is...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Takuya Kimura · Hana Sugisaki · Sôta Fukushi · Erika Toda

Synopsis Blade of the Immortal (2017) follows the journey of a young woman who seeks the assistance of an immortal swordsman to exact revenge on the ruthless bandits responsible for the brutal murder of her parents.

Direction Jang Jae-hyun

Cast Yoo Ji-tae · Lee Jung-jae · Min Tanaka · Jeong Jin-yeong

Synopsis Svaha: The Sixth Finger (2019) follows the parallel journeys of Pastor Park and Police Captain Hwang. Pastor Park is dedicated to uncovering the truth behind dubious religious organizations and is tasked with delving into the enigmatic Deer Mount cult. Simultaneously,...

Direction Isabel Coixet

Cast Rinko Kikuchi · Sergi López · Min Tanaka · Manabu Oshio

Synopsis Map of the Sounds of Tokyo (2009) follows the story of Ryu, a seemingly delicate young woman who leads a dual existence. By night, she works at a bustling Tokyo fish market, and occasionally, she takes on dangerous assignments as...

Direction Martin Zandvliet

Cast Jared Leto · Tadanobu Asano · Kippei Shiina · Shiori Kutsuna

Synopsis The Outsider (2018) unfolds in the tumultuous aftermath of World War II, focusing on a former American soldier who finds himself entangled in the dangerous world of the Japanese yakuza. This gripping tale explores the complexities of post-war Japan and...

Direction Carl Erik Rinsch

Cast Keanu Reeves · Hiroyuki Sanada · Tadanobu Asano · Rinko Kikuchi

Synopsis 47 Ronin (2013) unfolds in the 18th century, focusing on a group of samurai who embark on a quest for vengeance following the murder of their lord. A deceitful warlord not only takes the life of their master but also...

Direction Naomi Kawase

Cast Juliette Binoche · Masatoshi Nagase · Mari Natsuki · Takanori Iwata

Synopsis Vision (2018) follows Jeanne, a French journalist, who ventures to Japan in pursuit of a legendary medicinal herb known as 'Vision.' This extraordinary plant is believed to alleviate all spiritual suffering and weaknesses in humans, and it is said to...

Direction Yûichirô Hirakawa · Shin Katô · Hisashi Kimura

Cast Takuya Kimura · Yuko Takeuchi · Ken'ichi Matsuyama · Fumino Kimura

Synopsis A Life: Itoshiki Hito (TV Series) (2017) follows the journey of Okita Kazuaki, a talented surgeon who returns to Japan after a decade in the U.S. to save his former mentor from a grave illness. Upon his return, he discovers...

Direction Tetsuichirô Tsuta

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Min Tanaka

Synopsis Black Ox (2024) unfolds in the backdrop of 19th century Japan's modernization, where a man embarks on a journey to cultivate his land with the help of his loyal ox. His mission is deeply rooted in a desire to reconnect...

Direction David S. Shin · Yûya Ishii · Yusaku Matsumoto · Yoshitaka Mori

Cast Mackenyu Arata · Min Tanaka · Masanobu Ando · Satoshi Nikaido

Synopsis House of the Owl (2024) follows the journey of Japan's most renowned problem solver, a man who has navigated the treacherous waters of political and corporate scandals with unparalleled skill. At the zenith of his influence and abilities, he encounters...

Direction Kazuki Watanabe · Masae Ichiki · Naoki Murahashi · Takegoro Nishimura

Cast Tao Tsuchiya · Eri Fuse · Shôno Hayama · Guts Ishimatsu

Synopsis Mare (TV Series) (2015) follows the journey of Mare, a young girl navigating the challenges of life after her family's sudden relocation. Initially residing in an urban environment, Mare's life takes a dramatic turn when her father's financial struggles force...