Cast: Fumi Dan

Direction Takashi Koizumi

Cast Akira Terao · Yoshiko Miyazaki · Shiro Mifune · Fumi Dan

Synopsis After the Rain (1999) follows the journey of Ihei Misawa, a skilled and generous masterless samurai, and his wife Tayo, as they find themselves unexpectedly staying at a rural inn due to heavy rains. Their presence brings joy and positivity...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Hiroko Yakushimaru · Ryôichi Takayanagi · Miyoko Akaza · Fumi Dan

Synopsis School in the Crosshairs (1981) follows the journey of Mitamura Yuka, an unassuming and introverted middle school student who possesses extraordinary psychic abilities. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when a new student, also gifted with similar powers, manipulates the...

Direction Tadaaki Hôrai · Hajime Takezono

Cast Sawako Agawa · Fumi Dan · Ryô Ikeda · Mio Imada

Synopsis Semiotoko (TV Series) (2019) follows the journey of Semi, a cicada who hatches beneath a garden adjacent to an apartment complex. After spending an extended period underground, Semi finally surfaces, ready to explore the world above.

Direction Daisaku Kimura

Cast Ken'ichi Matsuyama · Yû Aoi · Sôsuke Ikematsu · Kaoru Kobayashi

Synopsis Climbing to spring (2014) is a poignant tale set against the backdrop of the Tateyama mountain ranges, exploring themes of family, resolve, and fate. Toru, who spent his childhood in the alpine region, initially harbored resentment towards the annual journey...

Direction Mitsuo Wakasugi

Cast Akira Terao · Fumi Dan · Ai Mizuki · Tsunehiko Kamijô

Direction Kosaku Yamashita

Cast Koji Tsuruta · Ryo Ikebe · Gorô Ibuki · Masataka Iwao

Synopsis Father of the Kamikaze (1974) delves into the wartime journey of a highly regarded admiral who made a valiant effort to compel the United States to explore a negotiated peace during the tumultuous years of World War II.

Direction Tengo Yamada

Cast Ryo Tamura · Nobuko Miyamoto · Akemi Ōshima · Toshinori Omi

Direction Katsuo Fukuzawa · Kenta Tanaka

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Kento Yamazaki · Ryoma Takeuchi · Mone Kamishiraishi

Synopsis Rikuô (TV Miniseries) (2017) follows Koichi Miyazawa, portrayed by Koji Yakusho, as he leads a family-owned business specializing in traditional Japanese socks, known as tabi. As the fourth-generation CEO, he oversees a company of around 20 employees. Facing a decline...

Direction Junya Sato

Cast Yôko Minamino · Hidekazu Akai · Tomokazu Miura · Kaho Minami

Synopsis Hold Me and Kiss Me (1992) follows the life of Keiko, who faces a sudden and dramatic upheaval when she learns she has contracted HIV. As she grapples with the emotional and physical challenges of her diagnosis, Keiko finds solace...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Chieko Baisho · Kumiko Goto

Synopsis Tora-san 42: Tora-san, My Uncle (1989) marks the 42nd installment in the beloved and enduring Otoko wa Tsurai yo franchise. This film continues the heartwarming and comedic adventures of the lovable, wandering salesman Torajirō Kuruma, affectionately known as Tora-san. In...

Direction Anthony Garner · Morimasa Matsumoto

Cast Samantha Bond · Daisuke Ryû · Fumi Dan · Joanna McCallum

Synopsis The Ginger Tree (TV Miniseries) (1989) is a four-episode television miniseries set in 1903, following the journey of a young Scottish woman who travels to Manchuria to reunite with her diplomat fiancé. Upon arrival, she marries him but soon finds...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Machiko Kyô · Fumi Dan

Synopsis Tora-san 18: Tora's Pure Love (1976) follows the beloved character Tora-san as he finds himself in a whirlwind of emotions and family drama. His deep affection for his nephew's schoolteacher leads to significant upheaval within the family, prompting him to...

Direction Kiyoshi Saeki

Cast Ken Takakura · Ryo Ikebe · Koji Tsuruta · Yuriko Hoshi

Direction Shinichirô Sawai

Cast Toru Kazama · Isako Washio · Ryo Amamiya · Go Kato

Synopsis Bloom in the Moonlight (1993) follows the journey of Rentaro Taki, a gifted young man from Kyushu who travels to Tokyo in April 1895 to enroll in the esteemed National Academy of Music, aiming to become a renowned pianist. At...

Direction Kinji Fukasaku

Cast Ken Ogata · Ayumi Ishida · Mieko Harada · Keiko Matsuzaka

Synopsis House on Fire (1986) is a film based on the personal narrative of Kazuo Dan, released shortly before his passing. The movie delves into the intricate life of a renowned author, exploring his relationships with his family, his multiple paramours,...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Jô Shishido · Nagisa Katahira · Shingo Yamamoto · Kôji Wada

Synopsis The Eye's Visitor (1977) follows Komori Tiaki, a promising tennis student whose life takes a dramatic turn when her coach accidentally hits a ball into her eye during a training session. Rushed to the hospital, doctors deliver grim news: she...

Direction Shunya Ito

Cast Misato Hayase · Kirin Kiki · Toshiyuki Amagasa · Dai Udagawa

Synopsis Matasaburo on the Wind (1989) unfolds in a picturesque mountain village during the early 1920s, where a young girl named Karin, living with her ailing mother, crosses paths with Saburo Takada, affectionately known as "Mata Saburo of Wind." As Karin...

Direction Eiichi Kudo · Hideo Suzuki · Kazuo Ikehiro · Kazuo Mori

Cast Isamu Nagato · Ikkô Furuya · Akiko Nomura · Tamotsu Hayakawa

Synopsis Seishi Yokomizo Series (TV Series) (1977) is a captivating Japanese television program that aired from 1977 to 1978, spanning two engaging seasons and a total of 57 episodes. The series is renowned for its intricate storytelling and compelling mysteries, making...

Direction Tatsumi Kumashiro

Cast Kenichi Hagiwara · Kaori Momoi · Fumi Dan · Miyoko Akaza

Synopsis Bitterness of Youth (1974) follows the story of a dedicated law student who also excels in football. He takes on the role of a tutor for an undergraduate, and as they spend more time together, a romantic connection blossoms. However,...