Cast: Machiko Ono

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Masaharu Fukuyama · Yoko Maki · Jun Kunimura · Machiko Ono

Synopsis Like Father, Like Son (2013) centers around Ryota Nonomiya, a prosperous businessman whose life is deeply influenced by his pursuit of wealth. His world is turned upside down when he discovers that his biological son was inadvertently exchanged with another...

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Rie Miyazawa · Machiko Ono · Aoi Yû · Suzu Hirose

Synopsis Like Asura (2025) is a fresh take on the classic 1979 Japanese series, which was previously adapted into a film in 2003. This new iteration brings a modern perspective to the original story, offering a unique blend of nostalgia and...

Direction Naomi Kawase

Cast Kotaro Shibata · Yasuyo Kamimura · Sachiko Izumi · Machiko Ono

Synopsis Suzaku (1997) presents the narrative of a family residing in an isolated Japanese logging community. The family is led by Tahara Kozo, who shares his home with his mother Sachiko, wife Yasuyo, nephew Eisuke, and young daughter Michiru. The family's...

Direction Nobuhiro Yamashita

Cast Keishi Nagatsuka · Hiroshi Yamamoto · Machiko Ono · Masaaki Takakura

Direction Kohei Yoshino

Cast Riho Yoshioka · Tomoya Nakamura · Tasuku Emoto · Machiko Ono

Synopsis Anime Supremacy! (2022) follows the journey of a fresh face in the anime industry who is determined to make a name for themselves by crafting the most exceptional and beloved anime series. Navigating the competitive landscape, they strive to outshine...

Direction Michihito Fujii

Cast Gou Ayano · Naoyuki Fernandez · Hayato Ichihara · Hayato Isomura

Synopsis A Family (2020) follows the life of Kenji Yamamoto, who spirals into despair after his father's death from a stimulant drug. Seeking solace, Kenji becomes involved with a criminal organization and crosses paths with the group's leader, Hiroshi Shibasaki. Hiroshi...

Direction Naomi Kawase

Cast Yoichiro Saito · Kanako Masuda · Machiko Ono · Makiko Watanabe

Synopsis The Mourning Forest (2007) follows the story of a dedicated caregiver from a modest retirement facility who decides to take one of her elderly patients on a scenic drive to the countryside. However, their trip takes an unexpected turn when...

Direction Yuki Tanada

Cast Natsumi Ishibashi · Aoi Nakamura · Machiko Ono · Maki Sakai

Synopsis My Husband Won't Fit (TV Series) (2019) follows the story of Kumiko and Kenichi, who first cross paths during their university days and later tie the knot. As time goes by, an unexpected issue emerges, putting their marital bond to...

Direction Katsuhito Ishii · Hajime Ishimine · Shunichirô Miki

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Yoshiyuki Morishita · Mariko Takahashi · Susumu Terajima

Synopsis Funky Forest: The First Contact (2005) is a whimsical collection of surreal skits that blend computer-generated and hand-drawn animation, along with musical interludes, creating a chaotic and entertaining narrative. The film intertwines the misadventures of various characters, including two bickering...

Direction Keishi Ohtomo

Cast Masatô Ibu · Mikako Ichikawa · Tomomi Maruyama · Shûhei Nomura

Synopsis Museum: The Serial Killer is Laughing in the Rain (2016) follows a chilling tale set in Tokyo, where a masked serial killer, donning a frog disguise, is wreaking havoc with his intricate and brutal crimes. Leading the investigation is Inspector...

Direction Takashi Shimizu

Cast Koshiba Fuka · Machiko Ono · Rie Miyazawa · Tadanobu Asano

Synopsis Kiki's Delivery Service (2014) follows the journey of a young witch who embarks on her obligatory year of self-reliance. As she struggles to integrate into her new coastal town, she discovers a unique way to earn a living by establishing...

Direction Nobuo Mizuta

Cast Sadao Abe · Mao Inoue · Masaki Okada · Machiko Ono

Synopsis The Apology King (2013) delves into the unique Japanese custom of "dogeza," an intense and profound form of apology that involves kneeling and bowing until one's head touches the ground. This ritual is the cornerstone of the Tokyo Apology Centre,...

Direction Akihiko Shiota

Cast Hinako Saeki · Machiko Ono · Hiromi Kuronuma · Toru Tezuka

Synopsis Gips (2000) follows the story of Kazuko, a 22-year-old secretary who encounters Tamaki, a woman struggling with crutches and an ill-fitting shoe over her cast, on her way home from work. After assisting Tamaki to her feet, Kazuko accompanies her...

Direction Tetsuo Shinohara

Cast Noriyuki Higashiyama · Rinko Kikuchi · Yumi Endô · Tatsuya Fuji

Synopsis At River's Edge (2011) unfolds in the imagined realm of the Unasaka domain, where a samurai is bound by duty to carry out a command that threatens to shatter his bond with his younger sister. The narrative delves into the...

Direction Hideyuki Hirayama

Cast Junichi Okada · Hiroshi Abe · Machiko Ono · Pierre Taki

Synopsis Everest: The Summit of the Gods (2016) follows Makoto Fukamachi, a Japanese cinematographer, who stumbles upon an antique camera in the bustling streets of Nepal. This camera holds the key to unraveling the enigma surrounding George Mallory's fateful 1924 expedition...

Direction Nobuo Mizuta

Cast Kano Kajiwara · Elaiza Ikeda · Minami · Ayumu Nakajima

Synopsis Confess to Your Crimes (2023) follows the intense journey of Kouji, whose influential politician father remains steadfast in his refusal to admit to a crime, even as his granddaughter's life hangs in the balance. Driven by desperation to save his...

Direction Naomi Kawase

Cast Machiko Ono · Mika Mifune · Arimoto Shinya · Naomi Kawase

Synopsis Kaleidoscope (1999) is a compelling documentary that follows the journey of two young actresses, Ono Machiko and Mifune Mika. Ono Machiko, a high school student from Nishi Yoshino village, was discovered by director Kawase for her role in "Suzaku," while...

Direction Shinji Higuchi · Isshin Inudô

Cast Takayuki Yamada · Takehiro Hira · Mana Ashida · Honami Suzuki

Synopsis The Floating Castle (2012) is set in the tumultuous year 1590, as the influential daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi edges closer to his ambition of unifying Japan. His path is obstructed by a formidable floating fortress, Oshi Castle. Narita Nagachika, a skilled...

Direction Noboru Iguchi · Ken Iizuka · Shin'ichi Kudô · Lee Sang-il

Cast Masatoshi Nagase · Kiko Mizuhara · Machiko Ono · Masaya Kato

Synopsis Blue Hearts ga kikoeru (2017) is a compilation of short films, each crafted by a different director, all drawing inspiration from beloved tracks by the iconic Japanese punk rock band. The collection features segments titled "Be Kind to Others," "Love...

Direction Shunsaku Kawake · Tôru Hayashi · Yûsuke Ishii

Cast Machiko Ono · Kippei Shiina · Shôhei Miura · Riisa Naka