Cast: Ken Matsudaira

Direction Masanobu Deme

Cast Ken Matsudaira · Bruno Ganz · Hiroshi Abe · Jun Kunimura

Synopsis The Ode to Joy (2006) follows the journey of German soldiers who are relocated to a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp following the conclusion of the First World War. The narrative delves into the experiences and challenges faced by these soldiers as...

Direction Yukihiko Tsutsumi

Cast Yukie Nakama · Hiroshi Abe · Takeru Satō · Naohito Fujiki

Direction Yasuo Mikami

Cast Kumiko Endô · Yoshihiko Hosoda · Ken Matsudaira · Yasuo Mikami

Synopsis Musashi (2019) brings back to the screen the tale of Japan's renowned swordsman and philosopher, Miyamoto Musashi. This original period drama delves into the historical events and journeys of Musashi's life, offering a fresh perspective on his legendary exploits. The...

Direction Eiichi Kudo

Cast Kumiko Akiyoshi · Sonny Chiba · Ken Matsudaira · Tôru Nakamura

Synopsis Saito Dosan: Rage of Power (TV) (1991) unfolds during the tumultuous Sengoku Jidai, a period marked by the struggle of various samurai lords to unify Japan under their rule. Among the earliest contenders for supremacy was Saito Dosan, known as...

Direction Koreyoshi Kurahara

Cast Ken Matsudaira · Mako · Mariska Hargitay · Toshirô Mifune

Synopsis Strawberry Road (1991) follows the journey of Hisa Ishii and his sibling Akira as they leave their homeland of Japan to embark on a new life in the United States. The brothers establish themselves in the countryside of California, where...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Tôma Ikuta · Tao Tsuchiya · Osamu Mukai · Yukiyoshi Ozawa

Synopsis Keibuho daimajin (2023) follows the story of Daiba Jin, an impassioned top performer in the First Criminal Investigation Division, renowned for his swift arrival at crime scenes. However, Daiba harbors a hidden truth—he has taken the life of a criminal...