Cast: Sansei Shiomi

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Yôsuke Kubozuka · Kou Shibasaki · Shinobu Otake · Taro Yamamoto

Synopsis Go (2001) follows the journey of Sugihara, a second-generation Korean immigrant navigating the complexities of life in Japan. Struggling to find a sense of belonging in either of the two cultures, Sugihara's existence is deeply influenced by violence, a legacy...

Direction SABU

Cast Susumu Terajima · Naomi Nishida · Itsuji Itao · Seijun Suzuki

Synopsis Blessing Bell (2002) follows the journey of Igarashi, a man who finds himself adrift in Tokyo after being let go from his job at a factory. As he navigates the bustling city, he crosses paths with a diverse array of...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Shun Oguri · Takayuki Yamada · Kyôsuke Yabe · Sosuke Takaoka

Synopsis Crows: Episode 0 (2007) is set in the notorious Suzuran Senior High School for Boys, a place infamous for its low academic standards and high levels of violence, earning it the moniker "The School of Crows." The students, known as...

Direction Takeshi Kitano

Cast Takeshi Kitano · Toshiyuki Nishida · Tomokazu Miura · Ryo Kase

Synopsis Outrage 2 (2012) delves into the intricate world of the Sanno crime syndicate, which has evolved into a formidable organization with extensive influence in politics and legitimate enterprises. The leadership of the Sanno is now predominantly held by young executives,...

Direction Yoichi Sai

Cast Takeshi Kitano · Hirofumi Arai · Tomoko Tabata · Jô Odagiri

Synopsis Blood and Bones (2004) unfolds against the backdrop of World War II and the subsequent post-war era in Japan. The narrative centers around the character of Shunpei Kim, portrayed by Takeshi Kitano, a volatile Korean individual employed at a fish...

Direction Takeshi Kitano

Cast Takeshi Kitano · Toshiyuki Nishida · Tatsuro Nadaka · Ken Mitsuishi

Synopsis Outrage Coda (2017) follows the narrative of Ootomo, who was left in a precarious situation in the previous installment of the series. Upon his return to the Yakuza underworld, Ootomo finds himself entangled in fresh conflicts and power struggles within...

Direction SABU

Cast Masayuki Sakamoto · Go Morita · Hiroshi Nagano · Ken Miyake

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Kazuki Kitamura · Goro Kishitani · Sho Aikawa · Yosiyoshi Arakawa

Synopsis Like a dragon (2007) unfolds in the sweltering summer heat of Tokyo, where detectives, including the witty veteran Makoto Date (Yutaka Matsushige), are on the scene of a peculiar bank heist. The robbers, clad in balaclavas, target a nearly empty...

Direction Yōjirō Takita

Cast Kento Hayashi · Kenta Yamada · Akihiro Yarita · Misako Renbutsu

Direction Tomoyuki Takimoto

Cast Toshiyuki Nishida · Tetsuji Tamayama · Umika Kawashima · Kimiko Yo

Synopsis Star Watching Dog (2011) follows the heartwarming tale of a middle-aged man, portrayed by Toshiyuki Nishida, who finds himself navigating life's challenges after his divorce. Accompanied by his loyal canine companion, Happy, the duo sets out on a cross-country adventure...

Direction Tsuyoshi Inoue · Teruyuki Yoshida · Tojo Kajihara

Cast Sôta Fukushi · Hiroko Yakushimaru · Kasumi Yamaya · Mio Yûki

Synopsis Amachan (TV Series) (2013) follows the journey of a young woman from the bustling city of Tokyo who decides to relocate to the serene and picturesque Tohoku region. Her goal is to embrace a new life and learn the traditional...

Direction Kyoshi Sugita

Cast Kiriko Omote · Hiromi Fujioka · Hidekazu Mashima · Mayumi Tenkô

Synopsis River Lover (2006) marks the directorial debut of Japanese filmmaker Kyoshi Sugita, who previously honed his craft as an assistant director under notable filmmakers. These include Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Makoto Shinozaki, Shinji Aoyama, and Nobuhiro Suwa. The film delves into the...

Direction Hideo Iura

Cast Etsushi Toyokawa · Hideaki Ito · Aki Hoshino · Fuyuki Moto

Synopsis Bengoshi no kuzu (TV Series) (2006) introduces a unique legal drama featuring Toyokawa Etsushi and Ito Hideaki in their first joint appearance. The series centers around Kuzu Motohito, a charismatic yet unorthodox lawyer known as the "scum lawyer." Kuzu is...

Direction Shun Nakahara

Cast Kazuyuki Aijima · Michiko Hayashi · Zen Kajiwara · Yoshihiro Kato

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Tokiko Katô · Daijiro Kawaoka · Kaho Minami · Eihi Shiina

Direction Kyoshi Sugita

Cast Takenori Kaneko · Yuri Ishizaka · Kôichi Masuno · Mayumi Tenkô

Synopsis A Song I Remember (2011) unfolds in the suburbs of Tokyo, where a tragic accident at a train station results in fatalities and injuries. Tsuyoshi, present at the scene, witnesses the fatality of a woman just moments after capturing her...

Direction Yoichi Sai

Cast Masato Hagiwara · Kiichi Nakai · Masato Furuoya · Yûko Natori

Synopsis Marks (1995) follows a series of violent murders occurring in Tokyo. A defiant police officer is tasked with solving the case, uncovering that all victims were once part of the same college club in the 1960s. As he navigates the...

Direction Banmei Takahashi

Cast Masato Hagiwara · Ren Osugi · Sansei Shiomi · Mansaku Ikeuchi

Direction Tomoyuki Takimoto

Cast Masato Hagiwara · Haruka Igawa · Hiroyuki Ikeuchi · Ayaka Izumi

Synopsis Ki no umi (2004) unfolds in a densely forested region of Eastern Japan, nestled near the slopes of Mount Fuji, a place ominously known as the "suicide forest." This area is notorious for attracting individuals from all walks of life—young...

Direction Sosuke Osabe · Toru Higuchi

Cast Ittoku Kishibe · Yukie Nakama · Keiko Toda · Ryo Kase

Synopsis Arifureta kiseki (TV Series) (2009) follows the story of Fujimoto Makoto, a middle-aged man who finds himself on a train platform, contemplating a tragic end. Fortunately, Nakashiro Kana and Tasaki Shota, both present on the platform, sense his intentions and...