Cast: Moeko Ezawa

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 Jūzō Itami

Cast Nobuko Miyamoto · Tsutomu Yamazaki · Masahiko Tsugawa · Shinsuke Ashida

Synopsis A Taxing Woman (1987) follows Ryoko Itakura, a dedicated government tax inspector who has recently earned a significant promotion. Her inaugural task is to apprehend the cunning and elusive Hideki Gondo, a notorious tax evader. Ryoko's mission is fraught with...

Direction Jūzō Itami

Cast Nobuko Miyamoto · Masahiko Tsugawa · Yuji Miyake · Aki Takejô

Direction Tatsumi Kumashiro

Cast Junko Miyashita · Melka Seri · Naomi Oka · Aoi Nakajima

Synopsis Street of Joy (1974) unfolds on the eve of a significant change in 1958, as a new law mandates the closure of all brothels. Set in the Kofukuya, a brothel known as the "house that sells happiness," the narrative follows...

Direction Hideo Gosha

Cast Shima Iwashita · Rino Katase · Masanori Sera · Murasaki Fujima

Direction Noboru Tanaka

Cast Melka Seri · Junko Miyashita · Genshu Hanayagi · Moeko Ezawa

Synopsis Secret Chronicle: She Beast Market (1974) delves into the gritty underbelly of modern-day Osaka's prostitution scene, marking Noboru Tanaka's return to direct the third installment in Nikkatsu's pinku eiga melodrama series. While maintaining its softcore classification, this film stands out...

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Junichi Okada · Rie Miyazawa · Tadanobu Asano · Arata Furuta

Synopsis The Tale of a Reluctant Samurai (2006) is a period drama set in 1702, exploring a time when samurai clans provided financial incentives for successful revenge missions. The story revolves around Sozaemon Aoki, a young samurai who travels to Edo...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Takeshi Caesar · Kôji Chihara · Seiji Chihara · Noriko Eguchi

Synopsis Young Thugs: Innocent Blood (1997) follows the journey of three former schoolmates from the fishing district of Osaka as they navigate their first year after graduation. The story begins with the trio robbing their teacher on their final day of...

Direction Takeshi Kitano

Cast Dankan · Moeko Ezawa · Hakuryu · Hideo Higashikokubaru

Synopsis Getting Any? (1994) is a wild, over-the-top comedy directed by the renowned Takeshi Kitano, known for his unique blend of humor and absurdity. This film is a satirical take on Japanese society and popular cinema, drawing heavily from Kitano’s early...

Direction Tatsumi Kumashiro

Cast Sayuri Ichijo · Hiroko Isayama · Kazuko Shirakawa · Gô Awazu

Synopsis Ichijo's Wet Lust (1972) unfolds in the vibrant heart of Osaka, within a bustling variety theater. The story revolves around Harumi (Hiroko Isayama), a young and ambitious strip-tease performer who grows weary of her lesbian act with her partner, Mari....

Direction Saito Kosei

Cast Jun Etô · Moeko Ezawa · Ryô Hayami · Noriko Honma

Synopsis G.I. Samurai (1979) follows a group of Japanese Self-Defense Force soldiers who are mysteriously sent back in time to Japan's tumultuous warring states period. During this era, various samurai clans were locked in fierce combat to claim the title of...

Direction Tatsumi Kumashiro

Cast Junko Miyashita · Hideaki Esumi · Gô Awazu · Moeko Ezawa

Synopsis The World of Geisha (1973) unfolds in the tumultuous era preceding the Russo-Japanese War, within the confines of a geisha house where desires and financial interests intertwine. A novice client, on the brink of matrimony, finds himself inextricably drawn into...

Direction Tatsumi Kumashiro

Cast Junko Miyashita · Renji Ishibashi · Ako · Moeko Ezawa

Synopsis The Woman with Red Hair (1979) follows Kozo, who, along with his colleague, commits a heinous act by assaulting their boss's teenage daughter at their workplace. Later, while driving home, Kozo encounters a mysterious red-haired woman hitchhiking on the highway...

Direction Tatsumi Kumashiro

Cast Rie Nakagawa · Tetsu Ôe · Koichi Hori · Chizuyu Azami

Synopsis Lovers are Wet (Twisted path of love) (1973) follows the journey of Katsu, a young man who, after five years of wandering through Japan, comes back to his seaside hometown with the intention of starting anew. Despite the villagers' recognition...

Direction Yōjirō Takita

Cast Hiroyuki Sanada · Hiroko Yakushimaru · Yasuo Daichi · Tsuyoshi Ihara

Direction Noboru Tanaka

Cast Eiko Nagashima · Masato Furuoya · Moeko Ezawa · Osamu Tsuruoka

Synopsis Female Teacher (1977) follows the harrowing journey of a dedicated educator, Eiko Nagashima, who finds herself in a nightmarish situation when she is sexually assaulted by her own students. Initially, she attempts to escape the trauma by submitting her resignation....

Direction Masahiko Nagasawa

Cast Rosa Kato · Yoshimi Tokui · Eiji Bandô · Moeko Ezawa

Synopsis Faraway Heaven (2008) follows the journey of Chizuru, a young Japanese woman navigating the challenges of urban life. Struggling with social interactions, romantic pursuits, and job dissatisfaction, she yearns for an escape from the city's relentless pace and stress. Driven...

Direction Katsumi Nishikawa

Cast Momoe Yamaguchi · Tomokazu Miura · Moeko Ezawa · Akiko Kazami

Synopsis A Portrait of Shunkin (1976) follows the life of Okoto, a woman who has been blind since her early years. Her devoted young servant, Sasuke, harbors deep feelings for her. Tragedy strikes when Okoto sustains severe facial injuries, leaving her...

Direction Masaru Konuma

Cast Kiriko Shimizu · Saeko Kuga · Ryûmei Azuma · Osamu Egami

Synopsis Blue Rain Ôsaka (1983) is a poignant narrative directed by Masaru Konuma, which intertwines themes of sorrow and nostalgia with a vibrant backdrop of pop music and a strong female lead. The film delves into the emotional journey of its...

Direction Hisayasu Sato

Cast Moeko Ezawa · Hiromi Kuronuma · Tomomi Kuribayashi · Reiko Takamizu

Synopsis Soft Skin (1998) follows the story of a discontented wife who, after being captivated by true crime stories on television, decides to stage her own abduction. With the assistance of her paramour, she plans to escape her current life and...