Cast: Kôji Yakusho

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 Alejandro González Iñárritu

Cast Brad Pitt · Cate Blanchett · Gael García Bernal · Kôji Yakusho

Synopsis Babel (2006) unfolds across multiple continents, weaving together narratives from Morocco, Tunisia, Mexico, and Japan. The story begins in the isolated Moroccan desert, where a single gunshot sets off a series of interconnected events. An American couple, vacationing in Morocco,...

Direction Shinji Aoyama

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Aoi Miyazaki · Masaru Miyazaki · Yoichiro Saito

Synopsis Eureka (2000) follows Sawai, a bus driver who endures a brutal hijacking alongside a young man, Naoki, and his sister. Following the harrowing event, the trio faces relentless media scrutiny, prompting Sawai to depart from his hometown. Two years pass,...

Direction Izuru Narushima

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Hiroshi Abe · Hiroshi Tamaki · Teruyuki Kagawa

Synopsis Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet (2011) delves into the life and decisions of the Japanese naval leader who orchestrated the assault on Pearl Harbor. The narrative zeroes in on the final four years of this pivotal historical...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Teruyuki Kagawa · Kyôko Koizumi · Yû Koyanagi · Inowaki Kai

Synopsis Tokyo Sonata (2008) follows the gradual unraveling of a typical Japanese household as the family's father faces an unexpected job loss at a prestigious corporation. The film delves into the emotional and psychological impact of unemployment on the family, exploring...

Direction Kôhei Oguri

Cast Ahn Sung-Kee · Christine Hakim · Jun Hamamura · Kôji Yakusho

Direction Shôhei Imamura

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Misa Shimizu · Mitsuko Baisho · Akira Emoto

Synopsis The Eel (1997) begins with Takuro Yamashita, portrayed by Koji Yakusho, a man who appears to lead an ordinary life as a salaryman, discovering that his wife might be unfaithful. In a moment of rage, he stabs both his wife...

Direction Jūzō Itami

Cast Tsutomu Yamazaki · Nobuko Miyamoto · Ken Watanabe · Kôji Yakusho

Synopsis Tampopo (1985) is a delightful celebration of culinary pleasures, focusing on the tale of a truck driver named Goro who arrives in town to assist Tampopo in establishing an ideal quick-service noodle eatery. Intertwined with this central narrative are various...

Direction Rob Marshall

Cast Zhang Ziyi · Suzuka Ohgo · Gong Li · Samantha Futerman

Synopsis Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) unfolds in pre-World War II Japan, where a young girl from an impoverished family is sent to work in a geisha house. Despite facing a formidable rival who threatens to crush her spirit, the girl...

Direction Mamoru Hoshi

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Goro Inagaki · Tae Kimura · Masao Komatsu

Synopsis University of Laughs (2004) is a period comedy-drama set in 1940, focusing on the clash between a budding playwright, Tsubaki Hajime, and a government censor, Sakisaka Mutsuo. The censor's role is to suppress any political or taboo content from the...

Direction Miwa Nishikawa

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Taiga Nakano · Masami Nagasawa · Isao Hashizume

Synopsis Under the Open Sky (2020) follows the journey of a middle-aged ex-yakuza who, after serving a 13-year sentence for murder, is released back into society. Struggling to acclimate to his newfound freedom, he faces challenges in securing employment and reconnecting...

Direction Hideo Gosha

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Yoshio Harada · Ayumi Ishida · Keiko Kishi

Synopsis Hunter in the Dark (1979) follows the journey of Yataro Tanigawa, a formidable one-eyed assassin who catches the attention of yakuza leader Gomyo Kiyoemon with his exceptional abilities. Impressed by Tanigawa's prowess, Gomyo recruits him as a personal bodyguard, or...

Direction Masayuki Suo

Cast Ryo Kase · Asaka Seto · Koji Yamamoto · Masako Motai

Synopsis I Just Didn't Do It (2006) follows Teppei Kaneko, a young man navigating life in Tokyo, working part-time and seeking his purpose. His world turns upside down when he is falsely accused of harassing a schoolgirl on a train while...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Takayuki Yamada · Yusuke Iseya · Goro Inagaki

Synopsis Thirteen Assassins (13 assassins) (2010) follows a band of skilled and determined warriors who unite for a perilous and seemingly impossible task: to take down a ruthless and powerful warlord. This elite group of assassins embarks on a suicide mission,...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Ebizo Ichikawa · Eita · Kôji Yakusho · Hikari Mitsushima

Synopsis Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai (2011) follows a destitute samurai, Hanshiro, who approaches the House of Ii, led by the resolute Kageyu, to perform ritual suicide. Kageyu attempts to dissuade Hanshiro by sharing the grim account of a recent incident...

Direction Tetsuya Nakashima

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Ayaka Wilson · Satoshi Tsumabuki · Anna Tsuchiya

Synopsis Paco and the Magical Picture Book (2008) unfolds in a peculiar hospital where unusual individuals reside. Among them is Onuki, deemed the most peculiar and least favored by fellow patients. Inspired by a unique idea, Onuki decides to stage a...

Direction Steven Okazaki

Cast Steven Spielberg · Martin Scorsese · Haruo Nakajima · Takeshi Katô

Synopsis Mifune: The Last Samurai (2015) follows renowned filmmaker Steven Okazaki as he embarks on an ambitious project to create a compelling documentary about Toshiro Mifune, the iconic figure of Japan's cinematic golden era. The film delves into the life and...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Hidetoshi Nishijima · Shun Sugata · Lily

Synopsis License to Live (1998) follows the journey of Yoshi, a 24-year-old who emerges from a decade-long coma. Upon regaining consciousness, Yoshi embarks on a mission to create a fresh start and mend the bonds with his family, navigating the challenges...

Direction Masayuki Suo

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Tamiyo Kusakari · Naoto Takenaka · Eriko Watanabe

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Masato Hagiwara · Tsuyoshi Ujiki · Anna Nakagawa

Synopsis Cure (1997) follows a weary detective as he grapples with a series of brutal murders. The perpetrators, however, have no memory of their actions. The detective must navigate this perplexing mystery, where the lack of recollection among the suspects adds...