Cast: Misako Konno

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Misako Konno · Atsuko Asano · Yasuko Sawaguchi · Yasuko Tomita

Direction Yoshimitsu Morita

Cast Shinobu Otake · Hitomi Kuroki · Eri Fukatsu · Kyôko Fukada

Synopsis Like Asura (2003) unfolds the narrative of four siblings who stumble upon a hidden truth about their father. The cinematic journey commences with the third sister, Takiko (Eri Fukatsu), disclosing to her sisters that their father has been involved in...

Direction Ji-shun Duan · Junya Sato · Shu'an Liu

Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Misako Konno · Nobuko Otowa · Hideji Ôtaki

Synopsis The Go Masters (1982) unfolds a decade prior to the onset of World War II in Asia, where a renowned Japanese Go master crosses paths with his Chinese counterpart in China for an intense game of Go, a strategic board...

Direction Kunio Miyoshi

Cast Megumi Kobayashi · Sayaka Yamaguchi · Aki Hano · Hikari Mitsushima

Synopsis Rebirth of Mothra II (1997) follows the journey of Mothra's twin larvae and a group of children from a bustling metropolis who stumble upon a hidden, ancient city. Their discovery is accompanied by the emergence of a colossal beast that...

Direction Akiyoshi Imazeki

Cast Yasuko Tomita · Yumi Asano · Yumiko Fujita · Sakae Igami

Synopsis Aiko 16-sai (1983) is a cinematic adaptation of Akemi Hotta's novel, transporting viewers to the bustling city of Nagoya. The film delves into the daily experiences of Aiko Mita, a high school student deeply involved in the Japanese archery club....

Direction Keisuke Kinoshita

Cast Go Kato · Hitoshi Ueki · Reiko Ohara · Yoko Shinoyama

Synopsis Big Joys, Small Sorrows (1986) follows the journey of a dedicated lighthouse keeper and his family as they traverse various towns, seeking employment. Along the way, they form new friendships and bonds in each location. However, their peaceful life is...

Direction Yoshitaka Asama

Cast Yûko Tanaka · Tetsuya Takeda · Sumie Sasaki · Misako Konno

Synopsis Twenty-Four Eyes (Children on the Island) (1987) is a poignant Japanese drama film that serves as a remake of the classic 1954 film "Nijûshi no hitomi." The story unfolds on a small island where a dedicated schoolteacher, Miss Hisako, forms...

Direction Shuei Matsubayashi

Cast Kiichi Nakai · Meiko Nakamura · Hisaya Morishige · Ichirô Zaitsu