Cast: Takashi Sasano

Direction Yōjirō Takita

Cast Masahiro Motoki · Tsutomu Yamazaki · Ryoko Hirosue · Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Synopsis Departures (2008) follows Daigo Kobayashi, a talented cellist whose orchestra has recently disbanded, leaving him unemployed and uncertain about his future. Daigo and his wife relocate to his hometown, where he secures a unique position as a nokanshi, or "encoffiner."...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Takuya Kimura · Rei Dan · Takashi Sasano · Nenji Kobayashi

Synopsis Love and Honor (2006) follows Shinnojo, a humble samurai, and his devoted wife Kayo, who face a sudden turn of events when Shinnojo falls ill after tasting contaminated sashimi. The illness leaves him blind, and his family questions Kayo about...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Tadanobu Asano · Mitsugorô Bandô · Rei Dan

Synopsis Kabei: Our Mother (2008) is a poignant drama that delves into the life of Teruyo Nogami, focusing on her formative years. The film is set during World War II and explores the resilience and strength of a family torn apart...

Direction Banmei Takahashi

Cast Kantarou Nakamura · Yuki Uchida · Sho Aikawa · Tatsuya Fujiwara

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Ebizo Ichikawa · Eita · Kôji Yakusho · Hikari Mitsushima

Synopsis Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai (2011) follows a destitute samurai, Hanshiro, who approaches the House of Ii, led by the resolute Kageyu, to perform ritual suicide. Kageyu attempts to dissuade Hanshiro by sharing the grim account of a recent incident...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Ryo Kase · Yû Aoi · Sayuri Yoshinaga · Yuriko Ishida

Direction Satoshi Miki

Cast Jô Odagiri · Tomokazu Miura · Kyôko Koizumi · Yuriko Yoshitaka

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Takako Matsu · Haru Kuroki · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Satoshi Tsumabuki

Synopsis The Little House (2014) follows Takeshi as he uncovers a series of notebooks belonging to his late aunt, Taki Nunomiya, who remained unmarried throughout her life. Through these journals, Takeshi gains insight into his aunt's past. Set before World War...

Direction Miwa Nishikawa

Cast Shôfukutei Tsurube · Eita · Teruyuki Kagawa · Haruka Igawa

Synopsis Dear Doctor (2009) is a heartwarming film directed by Miwa Nishikawa, known for her intricate storytelling and keen observations of life's complexities. Unlike her earlier works, such as "Wild Berries (Hebi Ichigo)," which delve into family dynamics and duplicity, this...

Direction Amir Naderi

Cast Hidetoshi Nishijima · Takako Tokiwa · Takashi Sasano · Shun Sugata

Synopsis Cut (2011) follows Shuji, a determined young filmmaker who finds himself at odds with the norms of Japanese society. His life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers that his brother, a loan shark who had supported his filmmaking endeavors,...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Jô Odagiri · Tadanobu Asano · Tatsuya Fuji · Takashi Sasano

Synopsis Bright Future (2003) follows the peculiar life of Mamoru, who resides in solitude with his mesmerizing yet deadly jellyfish. These creatures, much like Mamoru himself, are captivating but dangerous to those who approach too closely. Yuji, a troubled young man...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Yû Aoi · Issei Takahashi · Ryôta Bandô · Chuck Johnson

Synopsis Wife of a Spy (2020) unfolds in the tumultuous year of 1940, introducing Yusaku (Issey Takahashi), a businessman operating a trading company in Kobe, Japan, and his devoted wife, Satoko (Yu Aoi). During a business excursion to Manchuria, Yusaku stumbles...

Direction Yuki Tanada

Cast Yû Aoi · Mirai Moriyama · Terunosuke Takezai · Ryusei Saito

Synopsis One Million Yen Girl (2008) follows the journey of Suzuko, a 21-year-old who resides with her family. When a colleague extends an invitation to share an apartment, Suzuko eagerly accepts. However, upon moving in, she learns that her coworker had...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Yuko Takeuchi · Teruyuki Kagawa · Masahiro Higashide · Ryôko Fujino

Synopsis Creepy (2016) follows the story of Takakura, a retired detective who is approached by his former colleague, Nogami, to delve into a cold case involving a missing family that vanished six years prior. Takakura begins to investigate, focusing on Saki,...

Direction Eiji Uchida

Cast Kim Kkobbi · Takashi Sasano · Kumi Takiuchi · Hôka Kinoshita

Synopsis Greatful Dead (2013) follows the journey of Nami, a young woman burdened by the emotional scars of a troubled upbringing. Upon receiving a substantial inheritance, she embarks on a series of unconventional pursuits, each reflecting her unique and often eccentric...

Direction Hajime Hashimoto

Cast Tetsuji Tamayama · Mitsuko Kusabue · Kotoka Maki · Yoko Maki

Synopsis Jigen Daisuke (2023) follows the renowned sharpshooter Daisuke Jigen as he journeys to Japan for a critical mission. His purpose is to have his iconic pistol meticulously inspected, a task that will test his skills and resolve. The film delves...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Satoshi Tsumabuki · Yû Aoi · Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Yui Natsukawa

Synopsis What a Wonderful Family! II (2017) follows the continuing adventures of a family whose dynamics have evolved over the years. Set a couple of years after the original film, the story revolves around the family patriarch who has recently taken...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Satoshi Tsumabuki · Yû Aoi · Yui Natsukawa · Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Synopsis What a Wonderful Family (2016) follows the lives of a couple nearing their golden wedding anniversary, whose three adult children are taken aback when their mother unexpectedly requests a divorce. This unexpected turn of events sets the stage for a...

Direction Issei Oda

Cast Pinko Izumi · Juri Ueno · Mari Yaguchi · Zhuang Zhang

Synopsis Kung Fu Kid (2007) follows the journey of a young individual who is deeply passionate about martial arts. This individual becomes entangled in a thrilling sequence of events, filled with Kung Fu escapades, alongside a woman who operates a Chinese...

Direction Tomio Kuriyama

Cast Toshiyuki Nishida · Miyoko Asada · Rentarô Mikuni · Yûko Natori