Cast: Hanae Kan

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Yûya Yagira · Ayu Kitaura · Hiei Kimura · Momoko Shimizu

Synopsis Nobody Knows (2004) unfolds in a cramped Tokyo apartment, where a 12-year-old named Akira takes on the responsibility of looking after his younger siblings. Their mother has abandoned them, and there's no indication that she will come back. Akira must...

Direction Hiroshi Ishikawa

Cast Aoi Miyazaki · Shiori Kutsuna · Sakura Ando · Kazue Fukiishi

Synopsis Petal Dance (2013) follows the journey of four women, each carrying their own unique burdens, as they set out on a transformative road trip. Along the way, they reflect on their past experiences and find the strength to begin anew,...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Takeru Satō · Ryôhei Suzuki · Mayu Matsuoka · Kuranosuke Sasaki

Synopsis One Night (2019) follows the story of Koharu's children, who were separated and have since lived independently. After many years, the family comes together again, each with their own unique experiences to share. One sibling struggles with expressing themselves due...

Direction SABU

Cast Yuya Tegoshi · Hanae Kan · Miki Nakatani · Etsushi Toyokawa

Synopsis Dead Run (2005) follows the story of Shuji, a young boy navigating the challenges of growing up in a small coastal town undergoing significant redevelopment to become a prominent tourist destination. Shuji finds solace and a new purpose when he...

Direction Akio Jissoji · Atsushi Kaneko · Hisayasu Sato · Suguru Takeuchi

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Yuko Daike · Chisako Hara · Masami Horiuchi

Synopsis Rampo Noir (2005) is a chilling horror anthology inspired by the short stories of renowned writer Taro Hirai, who is widely recognized by his pen name Edogawa Rampo, a clever homage to the famed Edgar Allan Poe. The film is...

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Makiko Esumi · Sayoko Yamaguchi · Hanae Kan · Masatoshi Nagase

Synopsis Pistol Opera (2001) follows the story of Makiko Esumi, a tall, slender, and dark-haired model turned actress who portrays Miyuki Minazuki, a skilled assassin clad in a black kimono and high-heeled boots, famously known as "Stray Cat." Ranked third in...

Direction Eiji Uchida

Cast Sairi Itô · Kenta Suga · Kaito Yoshimura · Hako Oshima

Synopsis Love and Other Cults (2017) follows the journey of Ai (Sairi Ito), a young woman who was raised in a cult commune by her fanatical mother for seven years. After the cult's exposure by authorities, Ai attempts to integrate into...

Direction Hiroshi Takahashi

Cast Hanae Kan · Yûki Tomoyama · Yôko Chôsokabe · Yôzaburô Itô

Synopsis Occult Bolshevism (2018) delves into the unsettling realm of psycho-phobia, presenting a cinematic journey that brings to life a clandestine psychic experiment. This chilling narrative follows a "departing" process that leads to a world of madness, all in the name...

Direction Shinju Funabiki · Natsuki Seta · Saki Yamada · Yûichirô Yoshida

Cast Hanae Kan · Takayo Mimura · Tomorô Taguchi · Yuka Hôshaku

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Arata Iura · Shinobu Terajima · Hideo Nakaizumi · Hanae Kan

Synopsis 11.25: The Day He Chose His Own Fate (2012) delves into the dramatic events of November 25, 1970, when renowned Japanese novelist Yukio Mishima staged a bold and controversial act at the Tokyo headquarters of the Japanese Ministry of Defence....

Direction Tetsu Maeda

Cast Chie Ayado · Kotone Furukawa · Masato Hagiwara · Mieko Harada

Synopsis A Banana? At This Time of Night? (2018) centers around an individual who finds himself in a state of immobility and incapacitation. Despite his condition, he attracts a diverse group of volunteers, both professional and nonprofessional, who dedicate their time...

Direction Sogo Ishii

Cast Fumi Nikaidou · Ren Osugi · Yoko Maki · Kengo Kora

Synopsis Bitter Honey (2016) follows the enchanting tale of Akago, a unique red goldfish with the magical ability to transform into a human girl. Akago embodies both innocence and allure, living with an elderly male writer whom she affectionately refers to...

Direction Rikiya Imaizumi

Cast Fumiko Aoyagi · Min-Hyun Hwang · Miyoko Inagawa · Hanae Kan

Synopsis Their Distance (2015) follows the story of Leon, a reserved young man who works as a bootmaker and typically keeps to himself. His solitary lifestyle is disrupted when he encounters Sona, a Korean woman who is visibly intoxicated, in his...

Direction Ikki Katashima

Cast Narimi Arimori · Shôhei Mutô · Noriko Eguchi · Shogen

Synopsis Inumukoiri (2017) follows Azusa Ninomiya, portrayed by Narimi Arimori, as she navigates through a challenging phase in her life. Azusa is an elementary school teacher in Tokyo, grappling with both professional and personal struggles that have left her feeling overwhelmed...

Direction Hidenori Inoue · Junji Kojima · Eiki Takahashi · Kouki Tange

Cast Daiki Arioka · Kumiko Aso · Mikako Ichikawa · Hanae Kan

Direction Takuro Nakamura

Cast Hanae Kan · Sahel Rosa · Yûka Yamauchi

Synopsis West North West (2015) follows the intertwined lives of Kei, a bartender, and Ai, a fashion model, as they navigate the complexities of their relationship. Kei, fearing societal judgment, keeps her sexual orientation hidden, leading to feelings of isolation and...

Direction Takahisa Zeze

Cast Masahiro Higashide · Masatoshi Nagase · Tatsushi Ohmori · Shun Sugata

Synopsis The Chrysanthemum and The Guillotine (2018) unfolds in the aftermath of the devastating 1923 Great Kanto earthquake, as a unique ensemble of women's sumo wrestlers, featuring Tomoyo and Tamae, journey to a region close to Tokyo. Concurrently, Tetsu and Daijiro,...