Cast: Akira Terao

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Akira Terao · Jinpachi Nezu · Pîtâ

Synopsis Ran (1985) is a cinematic masterpiece that offers a fresh take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, "King Lear." The story revolves around an aging 16th-century warlord, masterfully portrayed by Tatsuya Nakadai, who decides to divide his vast kingdom equally among...

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Martin Scorsese · Akira Terao · Mitsuko Baisho · Mieko Harada

Synopsis Dreams (Akira Kurosawa's Dreams) (1990) is a cinematic journey through eight distinct dream sequences, showcasing stunning special effects and breathtaking landscapes from Japan. These dreams are enigmatic and symbolic, drawing inspiration from Japanese folklore and Kurosawa's personal experiences. One notable...

Direction Takashi Koizumi

Cast Akira Terao · Kanako Higuchi · Shoji Arano · Hisashi Igawa

Synopsis Letter from the Mountain (2002) is a subtle drama directed by Takashi Koizumi, who was an assistant to the renowned Akira Kurosawa. The film is adapted from the novel by Keishi Nagi. The story revolves around Michiko, a highly skilled...

Direction Takashi Koizumi

Cast Akira Terao · Yoshiko Miyazaki · Shiro Mifune · Fumi Dan

Synopsis After the Rain (1999) follows the journey of Ihei Misawa, a skilled and generous masterless samurai, and his wife Tayo, as they find themselves unexpectedly staying at a rural inn due to heavy rains. Their presence brings joy and positivity...

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Tatsuo Matsumura · Kyôko Kagawa · Hisashi Igawa · George Tokoro

Synopsis Madadayo (1993) presents the life of Professor Uehida Hyakken-sama (1889-1971) in Gotemba during the 1940s. Initially a university professor, his life takes a dramatic turn during an air raid, leading him to abandon his academic career and take up writing...

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 Takashi Koizumi

Cast Akira Terao · Eri Fukatsu · Takanari Saito · Hidetaka Yoshioka

Synopsis The Professor and His Beloved Equation (2006) delves into the heartwarming tale of a single mother working as a housekeeper and her unexpected bond with a mathematics professor who has sustained brain damage. The narrative explores their evolving relationship as...

Direction Kazuaki Kiriya

Cast Yusuke Iseya · Kumiko Aso · Akira Terao · Kanako Higuchi

Synopsis Casshern (2004) is set in a grim future at the close of the 21st century, where the world, now known as Eurasia, lies in ruins following a catastrophic war against Europe. The aftermath of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons has...

Direction Tomio Kuriyama

Cast Toshiyuki Nishida · Miyoko Asada · Rentarô Mikuni · Yûko Natori

Direction Kaizô Hayashi

Cast Yuki Uchida · Izumi Inamori · Norika Fujiwara · Kenta Harada

Synopsis Cat's Eye (1997) follows the thrilling escapades of three daring sisters who specialize in cat burglary. When their father is suddenly kidnapped, they must navigate a perilous journey to rescue him. Their mission pits them against both the relentless police...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Chieko Baisho · Kumiko Goto

Synopsis Tora-san 43: Tora-san Takes a Vacation (1990) marks the forty-third 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, Tora-san, as he embarks on...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Chieko Baisho · Akira Terao · Atomu Shimojô · Kiyoshi Atsumi

Synopsis The Village (1975) unfolds in the isolated farming community of Matsuo, situated in Iwate Prefecture, northern Honshu. During a chilly March night, a local youth group is approached by Hideko (Chieko Baisho), a representative from a Tokyo-based non-profit theatrical company....

Direction Setsurô Wakamatsu

Cast Akira Terao · Masaki Okada · Kasumi Arimura · Takeshi Kaga

Synopsis Chicken Race (TV) (2013) follows the heartwarming tale of an unlikely bond that forms between a senior citizen who has been in a prolonged state of sleep for 45 years and the dedicated nurse who brings him back to consciousness....

Direction Mitsuo Wakasugi

Cast Akira Terao · Fumi Dan · Ai Mizuki · Tsunehiko Kamijô

Direction Jun Ichikawa

Cast Rena Tanaka · Yukiyoshi Ozawa · Yoichiro Saito · Cillian Joe

Synopsis Tokyo Marigold (2001) is a cinematic adaptation of Hayashi Mariko's novel, delving into the complexities of contemporary relationships in the bustling city of Tokyo. The narrative revolves around Eriko (Rena Tanaka), a young woman navigating life without a clear direction...

Direction Noboru Nakamura

Cast Yujiro Ishihara · Yôko Tsukasa · Rentarô Mikuni · Mitsuo Hamada

Direction Katsuo Fukuzawa · Kenta Tanaka

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Kento Yamazaki · Ryoma Takeuchi · Mone Kamishiraishi

Synopsis Rikuô (TV Miniseries) (2017) follows Koichi Miyazawa, portrayed by Koji Yakusho, as he leads a family-owned business specializing in traditional Japanese socks, known as tabi. As the fourth-generation CEO, he oversees a company of around 20 employees. Facing a decline...

Direction Takahisa Zeze

Cast Kenta Kiritani · Keiko Kitagawa · Tôri Matsuzaka · Kento Nakajima

Synopsis Fragments of the Last Will (2022) follows the story of Hatao Yamamoto, a Japanese prisoner of war who endured captivity in a Siberian gulag following the Second World War. Yamamoto clung to the belief that he would eventually reunite with...

Direction Shoichi Mashiko

Cast Yutaka Takenouchi · Akira Terao · Shirô Itô · Miki Sakai

Synopsis The Hovering Blade (2009) follows the chilling events that unfold after a middle school-aged girl is abducted and her screams echo into the night. The following day, her lifeless body is found along the Arakawa river. Detectives Takashi Oribe (Yutaka...

Direction Kiyoshi Sasabe

Cast Akira Terao · Mieko Harada · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Mayu Tsuruta

Synopsis Han-ochi (2004) delves into the intricate mystery surrounding Soichiro Kaji, a former detective and police academy instructor who confesses to killing his wife, who was afflicted with Parkinson's disease. Kaji turns himself in to the authorities two days after the...