Cast: Gô Rijû

Direction Naomi Kawase

Cast Hiromi Nagasaku · Arata Iura · Aju Makita · Miyoko Asada

Synopsis True Mothers (2020) follows the story of a woman who has adopted a child and is suddenly approached by the child's biological mother, leading to a complex and emotional journey for both parties. The unexpected contact forces the adoptive mother...

Direction Shinya Tsukamoto

Cast Shuri · Ouga Tsukao · Hiroki Kono · Mirai Moriyama

Synopsis Shadow of Fire (2023) delves into the harrowing experiences of Japanese people in the chaotic aftermath of World War II. The narrative centers around a young child who must navigate through extraordinary hardships, offering a poignant glimpse into the resilience...

Direction Hideshi Hino

Cast Shigeru Saiki · Mari Somei · Masami Hisamoto · Gô Rijû

Synopsis Guinea Pig 5: Mermaid in the Manhole (1988) follows the unsettling journey of an artist who encounters and saves a mermaid from a sewer. Bringing her home, he soon notices that her body becomes covered in sores that ooze and...

Direction Kosuke Suzuki · Keiichiro Shiraki

Cast Shun Oguri · Hidetoshi Nishijima · Yuriko Ishida · Hidekazu Mashima

Synopsis Crisis: Kôan Kidô Sôsatai Tokusô-han (TV Miniseries) (2017) follows a clandestine team of experts assembled from diverse backgrounds, operating under the direct supervision of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Security Bureau. This elite group, known as the Special Investigation Unit,...

Direction Daigo Matsui

Cast Jun Aonami · Ai Hashimoto · Yû Inaba · Marie Machida

Synopsis Wonderful World End (2015) is set in contemporary Japan, focusing on Hayano Shiori, a 17-year-old high school student who is deeply engrossed in her appearance and the fanbase she has cultivated through her blog, which she has maintained for three...

Direction Masato Ishioka · Naoto Kumazawa

Cast Bengaru · Ken'ichi Endô · Fumina Hara · Toru Minegishi

Synopsis Tokyo Noir (2004) delves into the shadowy underbelly of Tokyo, where a woman constrained by her sexual inhibitions discovers a sense of freedom through nocturnal encounters. Meanwhile, a sex worker is caught off guard when her former partner unexpectedly reappears...

Direction Hisashi Kimura

Cast Masahiro Nakai · Kazuki Kitamura · Chiaki Kuriyama · Gô Rijû

Synopsis Ataru: The First Love & the Last Kill (2013) follows the intricate tale of Madoka (Maki Horikita), a woman with a secret life as a killer, and Ataru (Masahiro Nakai). The narrative takes a thrilling turn as it is revealed...

Direction Naoto Takenaka

Cast Naoto Takenaka · Miho Nakayama · Nobuyoshi Araki · Tadanobu Asano

Synopsis Tokyo Fair Weather (1997) is a biographical film that delves into the life of Yoko Araki, the wife of renowned Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki. The movie offers a poignant and intimate look at her experiences and the dynamics of their...

Direction Takahiro Miki

Cast Ai Hashimoto · Miyuki Matsuda · Gô Rijû · Kento Yamazaki

Synopsis Control Tower (2011) follows the narrative of adolescence. Kakeru, a 15-year-old boy, and Mii, a new female student, are two isolated teenagers struggling to find their footing in life. Through the transformative power of music, they slowly begin to connect...

Direction Yuki Otsuka

Cast Seiyô Uchino · Miyu Yoshimoto · Mitsuki Tanimura · Wakana Aoi

Synopsis The Egde of Sin (2015) follows Ando (Masaaki Uchino), a father devastated by the loss of his daughter, Kana, who tragically fell to her death from a school building. Unable to accept the official ruling of suicide, Ando embarks on...

Direction Shingo Okamoto · Maiko Oh'uchi · Toshio Tsuboi · Sakura Komaki

Cast Nana Mori · Tomoya Nakamura · Taiga Nakano · Shizuka Ishibashi

Synopsis Kono koi atatamemasuka (TV Series) (2020) follows the story of Kiki Inoue, a young woman who once aspired to be an idol but now works part-time at a convenience store. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths...

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Tokiko Katô · Daijiro Kawaoka · Kaho Minami · Eihi Shiina

Direction Hisashi Saito

Cast Masahiro Higashide · Nao · Shunsuke Daitô · Gô Rijû

Synopsis The Sound of Grass (2021) follows Kazuo Kudo as he and his wife relocate to his birthplace, Hakodate, due to his autonomic ataxia. Unable to work and requiring regular psychiatric care, Kazuo finds solace in running through the city's streets,...

Direction Haruhiko Arai

Cast Eiji Okuda · Rino Katase · Eiko Nagashima · Akira Emoto

Direction Toshio Tsuboi · Masahide Izumi · Moeka Miyazaki · Maiko Oh'uchi

Cast Kanna Hashimoto · Ryôsuke Yamada · Ryôta Bandô · Yûki Morinaga

Synopsis Ousama ni Sasagu Kusuriyubi (2023) follows the story of Ayaka, a stunning woman employed in the bridal department of a prestigious hotel. Despite her striking appearance, Ayaka is known for her less-than-ideal personality, earning her the nickname "wicked woman" due...

Direction Daigo Matsui

Cast Yuiko Kariya · Kenta Suga · Moe Arai · Kai Inowaki

Synopsis Sweet Poolside (2014) follows the story of a young man with minimal body hair who assists a young woman with excessive body hair. The girl is apprehensive about shaving herself, and the boy steps in to help her overcome her...

Direction Hideyuki Hirayama

Cast Shinobu Otake · Shinobu Terajima · Maki Sakai · Hidekazu Mashima

Direction Tetsuo Shinohara

Cast Yuka Itaya · Jun Murakami · Saki Takaoka · Gô Rijû

Synopsis Desire (2005) is a captivating film directed by Tetsuo Shinohara, inspired by the acclaimed love story penned by Mariko Koike. The narrative revolves around a young man who is on a quest for physical satisfaction and fleeting pleasures, and a...

Direction Tetsu Maeda

Cast Ken'ichi Matsuyama · Mitsuki Takahata · Maki Nishiyama · Hiromi Nagasaku

Direction Shinobu Yaguchi

Cast Naomi Nishida · Noriko Tanaka · Hikaru Ijyuin · Taketoshi Naitô