Cast: Narumi Kayashima

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Richard Gere · Hisashi Igawa · Mitsunori Isaki · Narumi Kayashima

Synopsis Rhapsody in August (1991) delves into the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, seen through the lens of a survivor and her grandchildren who are visiting her during their summer vacation. The film, directed by the renowned Akira Kurosawa,...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Isao Hashizume · Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Tomoko Nakajima · Yû Aoi

Synopsis Tokyo Family (2013) follows the journey of an elderly couple, Shukichi and Tomiko Hirayama, who reside on a tranquil island in the Inland Sea. They embark on a trip to the bustling metropolis of Tokyo to visit their three grown...

Direction Nagisa Ôshima

Cast Hideo Kanze · Hideko Kawaguchi · Saeda Kawaguchi · Narumi Kayashima

Synopsis Violence at Noon (1966) delves into the intricate themes of sexuality and brutality that permeate Japanese society. The film meticulously constructs the character of a rapist and murderer through the recollections of his wife and one of his victims. This...

Direction Yuki Tanada

Cast Hiromi Nagasaku · Renji Ishibashi · Fumi Nikaidou · Masaki Okada

Synopsis Mourning Recipe (2013) follows the journey of a family as they navigate through grief and healing. After the sudden loss of his wife, Ryohei finds himself in a state of despair, struggling to find the will to live. Two weeks...

Direction Kô Kanai

Cast Suzu Hirose · Ren Nagase · Wakana Matsumoto · Momoko Tanabe

Direction Tomio Kuriyama

Cast Mihoko Fujita · Michiko Hayashi · Yoshie Kashiwabara · Narumi Kayashima

Synopsis We're Going to Tokyo (1985) is a heartwarming comedy that delves into the complexities of familial expectations and personal aspirations. The narrative revolves around a young man who has chosen to pursue his passion for photography in the bustling city...

Direction Mamoru Hoshi · Masayuki Ochiai · Hisao Ogura · Masayuki Suzuki

Cast Kazuyuki Aijima · Izumi Inamori · Renji Ishibashi · Takashi Kashiwabara

Synopsis Tales of the Unusual (2000) is a four-part anthology film that captures the essence of "The Twilight Zone." The narrative begins with a group of travelers stuck at a train station during a downpour, who pass the time by sharing...

Direction Yoshiaki Murao · Ayuko Tsukahara · Takeyoshi Yamamoto

Cast Yuriko Yoshitaka · Kôhei Matsushita · Arata Iura · Hiroko Yakushimaru

Synopsis Dearest (TV Series) (2021) follows the life of Sanada Rio, portrayed by Yoshitaka Yuriko, who finds herself in a complex web of crime and intrigue. The narrative begins in 2006, where Rio becomes embroiled in a criminal incident that sets...

Direction Toru Hosokawa

Cast Anne · Yumiko Fujita · Riku Hagiwara · Tonpei Hidari

Synopsis Golden Orchestra! (2016) follows the journey of Chizuru (Anne Watanabe), a newly appointed teacher at Umega High School who has a deep passion for the violin, honed during her school years. One fateful day, she attends a performance by an...

Direction Masaki Nishiura · Kazuhiro Kobayashi

Cast Yuriko Ono · Pinko Izumi · Masaki Kyômoto · Shingo Yanagisawa

Synopsis Tenchû: Yami no Shiokinin (TV Miniseries) (2014) is an eight-episode television series that aired in 2014. This miniseries delves into a world of mystery and intrigue, following a group of individuals who find themselves entangled in a web of secrets...

Direction Katsuo Fukuzawa · Shin Katô · Shin'ichi Sanjô · Hirotsugu Takenoshita

Cast Hideko Hara · Tetsuya Takeda · Aya Ueto · Miho Konishi

Synopsis 3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi Sensei (TV Series) (1979) follows the journey of Kinpachi Sakamoto, a dedicated educator who serves as the homeroom teacher for a diverse group of third-year students, collectively referred to as the "B-Group." These students come from various...