Cast: Akira Hamada

Direction Toshio Masuda · Hajime Takaiwa

Cast Atsuo Nakamura · Sanae Tsuchida · Kei Sato · Isamu Nagato

Direction Shôhei Imamura

Cast Ken Ogata · Rentarô Mikuni · Mayumi Ogawa · Mitsuko Baisho

Synopsis Vengeance is Mine (1979) follows the chilling journey of Iwao Enokizu, a middle-aged man driven by an inexplicable compulsion to carry out brutal and senseless murders. Pursued relentlessly by law enforcement across Japan, Enokizu's elusive nature allows him to evade...

Direction Kihachi Okamoto

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Etsushi Takahashi · Shigeru Kôyama · Akira Kubo

Synopsis Kill! (Kiru) (1968) follows the journey of Tatsuya Nakadai as Genta, a disenchanted former samurai who abandoned his warrior path to join the ranks of a roaming yakuza group. Along his journey, he crosses paths with Hanjiro Tabata, portrayed by...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Isao Natsuyagi · Naoko Otani · Megumi Kagurazaka · Jun Murakami

Synopsis The Land of Hope (2012) presents a departure from the typical style of prolific Japanese director Sion Sono, offering a poignant and restrained drama. The narrative revolves around a rural family grappling with survival in the wake of the devastating...

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Gen Kimura · Ichirô Izawa · Tokubei Hanazawa

Synopsis Surônin makaritôru (TV Miniseries) (1981) follows the tale of a skilled samurai who is enlisted by a young woman to eliminate a corrupt local official who has instilled fear in the hearts of his people. The samurai, known for his...

Direction Noriaki Yuasa · Tôru Toyama · Kiyo Sumi Fukazawa · Shohei Tojo

Cast Masaaki Daimon · Yûsaku Yara · Hatsunori Hasegawa · Jin Nakayama

Synopsis Ultraman 80 (TV Series) (1980) is a thrilling Japanese television series that aired from 1980 to 1981, comprising 50 episodes. The story revolves around Takeshi Yamato, a seemingly ordinary schoolteacher who secretly harbors the power of Ultraman 80. Yamato's mission...

Direction Kosaku Yamashita

Cast Shima Iwashita · Rino Katase · Sho Aikawa · Yuriko Ishida

Direction Toshio Masuda

Cast Tetsurô Tanba · Teruhiko Aoi · Michiyo Aratama · Junko Natsu

Synopsis Zoku ningen kakumei (1976) continues the narrative from "Ningen Kakumei," delving into the journey of the spiritual leader Jōsei Toda and his devoted followers. The film explores their ongoing struggles, triumphs, and the profound impact they have on their community...

Direction Yasuo Furuhata

Cast Ken Takakura · Chieko Baisho · Ayumi Ishida · Setsuko Karasuma

Synopsis Station (1981) follows the journey of a man who is relentlessly challenged and confronted by tragedy at every turn. The narrative explores whether he can ultimately discover peace, love, or even a moment of respite amidst the remnants of his...

Direction Toshiharu Ikeda

Cast Shiro Sano · Megumi Yokoyama · Kimiko Yo · Tatsuo Yamada

Synopsis Tokyo Snuff 3: Broken Love Killer (1993) follows the journey of an inexperienced investigator who delves into the enigmatic world of a serial killer who leaves a trail of bodies across Japan. The detective's pursuit is fraught with danger and...

Direction Rintaro Mayuzumi · Taisuke Kawamura · Tomohiko Yamashita · Kenji Nakanishi

Cast Hideaki Takizawa · Nana Katase · Taiga Kyômoto · Masahiro Takashima

Synopsis Nezumi, Edo wo hashiru (TV Series) (2014) unfolds during the reign of Shogun Ienari, a time when both samurais and commoners are disgruntled and dissatisfied with their circumstances. Amidst this backdrop, a man named Jirokichi, widely recognized as Nezumi Kozo,...

Direction Aaron Woolfolk

Cast Bennet Guillory · Saki Takaoka · Misa Shimizu · Danny Glover

Synopsis The Harimaya Bridge (2009) follows the journey of an American man who travels to rural Japan after the unexpected passing of his estranged son. His mission is to retrieve significant family belongings. During his stay, he uncovers hidden secrets that...

Direction Katsuo Fukuzawa · Yûichirô Hirakawa · Yamamuro Daisuke

Cast Takuya Kimura · Teruyuki Kagawa · Haruka Ayase · Mao Daichi

Synopsis Mr. Brain (TV Miniseries) (2009) follows a unique blend of forensic science and neurology as a Japanese criminal investigation unit enlists the help of a brilliant neuroscientist. This expert uses his profound understanding of the human mind and sharp logical...

Direction Shirô Moritani

Cast Shôgo Shimada · Ken Takakura · Hideji Ôtaki · Kinya Kitaoji

Synopsis Hakkodasan (1977) follows the harrowing journey of two infantry regiments from the Imperial Japanese Army as they ascend the treacherous Mount Hakkoda during the harsh winter of 1902. Their mission is to prepare for an impending conflict with Russia, but...

Direction Masaharu Take

Cast Taro Yamamoto · Noriko Eguchi · Yumiko Fujita · Akira Hamada

Synopsis Eden (2012) follows the emotional journey of Miro and his companions from the LGBTQ+ community who frequent the gay bar 'Eden'. After the passing of their trans friend Noripee, the group is compelled to confront the persistent societal prejudice they...

Direction Thunder Sawada

Cast Saki Gotô · Riku Hagiwara · Akira Hamada · Natsu Miyamoto

Synopsis Dream of Illumination (2017) follows Noboru Ueda, a successful real-estate agent operating in a rural area. Known for his exceptional sales skills, Noboru has built a comfortable life with his daughter, Nana. Their frequent relocations, necessitated by Noboru's career, have...