Cast: Satomi Tezuka

Direction Katsuhito Ishii

Cast Maya Banno · Takahiro Sato · Tadanobu Asano · Satomi Tezuka

Synopsis The Taste of Tea (2004) offers a glimpse into the daily life of a family residing in the rural Tochigi prefecture, located north of Tokyo. While Yoshiko's husband is occupied with his office job, Yoshiko herself is not your typical...

Direction Toshiyuki Mizutani

Cast Yoshino Kimura · Ken Ishiguro · Makiko Watanabe · Yû Kurosawa

Synopsis Isola: Multiple Personality Girl (2000) follows the story of a unique woman who possesses the extraordinary ability to decipher the thoughts of others. She arrives in the aftermath of the devastating 1995 Kobe earthquake to assist the survivors. During her...

Direction Shôji Kôkami

Cast Hiroaki Murakami · Sayuri Kokushô · Satomi Tezuka · Hitomi Takahashi

Direction Yusaku Matsuda

Cast Yusaku Matsuda · Ryo Ishibashi · Satomi Tezuka · Ryûji Katagiri

Synopsis A Homance (1986) follows the enigmatic journey of a man known only as Kaze. The film delves into the mystery surrounding his origins and his uncertain future, as neither his past nor his destination is clear. Kaze is a man...

Direction Satoshi Isaka

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Miki Imai · Masatô Ibu · Haruka Igawa

Synopsis Walking My Life (2007) follows the journey of Yukihiro Fujiyama, a 48-year-old corporate executive portrayed by Koji Yakusho, who receives a grim diagnosis of terminal lung cancer with a prognosis of six months to live. Opting against medical intervention, Fujiyama...

Direction Ryuichi Hiroki

Cast Nana Eikura · Eita · Akira Emoto · Ryûki Nishimoto

Synopsis April Bride (2009) follows the emotional journey of a young woman who receives a devastating breast cancer diagnosis but chooses to keep this life-altering news from her boyfriend. When he eventually discovers the truth, he is determined to make the...

Direction Toshiya Fujita

Cast Kenji Sawada · Masatoshi Murakami · Shiori Sakura · Satomi Tezuka

Synopsis Revolver (1988) follows the intertwining narratives of various individuals whose paths cross due to the theft of a single handgun. As the story unfolds, the consequences of this single act ripple through their lives, creating a web of intrigue and...

Direction Koto Nagata

Cast Masami Nagasawa · Ryô Katsuji · Asami Usuda · Sawa Suzuki

Synopsis Bunshin (TV Series) (2012) follows Mariko, a woman dedicated to studying child welfare in Hokkaido, who has always harbored doubts about her mother's affection. Her mother, who passed away nine years ago, bore no resemblance to her, fueling Mariko's curiosity...

Direction Yusuke Kato · Gaku Narita · Sawada Kensaku

Cast Shingo Katori · Teruyoshi Uchimura · Atsushi Ito · Eri Fukatsu

Synopsis Saiyûki (TV Series) (2006) is a contemporary retelling of the classic Chinese tale "Journey to the West," spanning 11 episodes. The narrative revolves around the monk Sanzo Hoshi and her trio of disciples—including the mischievous monkey king Son Goku, the...

Direction Masaki Nishiura

Cast Takeru Satō · Jun Kaname · Yûki Imai · Satomi Tezuka

Direction Yukihiko Tsutsumi · Ishii Yasuharu · Hirakawa Yuichiro

Cast Takayuki Yamada · Haruka Ayase · Naoto Ogata · Sachiko Sakurai

Synopsis Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World (TV Series) (2004) is a heartfelt Japanese television drama that aired in 2004, consisting of 11 captivating episodes. The story revolves around the deep bond between two childhood friends, Yoko and...

Direction Yuichi Sato · Junichi Ishikawa

Cast Yuko Takeuchi · Hidetoshi Nishijima · Keisuke Koide · Takashi Ukaji

Synopsis Strawberry Night (TV Series) (2012) follows the journey of a young woman who, after enduring a harrowing ordeal, finds motivation in a police officer's dedication and decides to pursue a career in law enforcement. As she ascends to lead a...

Direction Yukihiko Tsutsumi

Cast Tsurutaro Kataoka · Fumino Kimura · Noritake Kinashi · Atsuko Maeda

Synopsis Initiation Love (2015) unfolds in the vibrant landscapes of Shizuoka and Tokyo, Japan, during the late 1980s. The story revolves around Suzuki (Shota Matsuda), a university student in Shizuoka who is actively seeking employment. Mayu (Atsuko Maeda), a dental hygienist,...