Cast: Jô Odagiri

Direction Joji Matsuoka · Kazuyoshi Kumakiri · Fumio Nomoto · Nobuhiro Yamashita

Cast Kaoru Kobayashi · Yutaka Matsushige · Ken Mitsuishi · Toshiki Ayata

Synopsis Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (TV Series) (2009) is a Japanese television series that aired from 2009 to 2014. It weaves together numerous tales of everyday individuals who frequent a late-night eatery, known as a "shinya shokudo," which operates from midnight...

Direction Joji Matsuoka · Nobuhiro Yamashita

Cast Kaoru Kobayashi · Jô Odagiri · Mansaku Fuwa · Reiko Kataoka

Synopsis Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (TV Miniseries) (2016) presents a collection of tales centered around the unique bonds formed among patrons of a late-night eatery, the only place open during the small hours. The diner's owner and chef often plays a...

Direction Kang Je-gyu

Cast Jang Dong-gun · Jô Odagiri · Fan Bingbing · Kim In-kwon

Synopsis My Way (2011) follows the journey of Jun Shik, who toils on Tatsuo's grandfather's farm during Japan's colonization of Korea. Jun Shik harbors an ambition to compete in the Tokyo Olympics as a marathon runner, setting him on a collision...

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Ohshirô Maeda · Koki Maeda · Hiroshi Abe · Jô Odagiri

Synopsis I Wish (2011) follows the journey of Koichi, a young boy residing in Kagoshima, southern Kyushu, with his mother and grandparents. His younger brother, Ryunosuke, lives separately with their father in Hakata, northern Kyushu, due to their parents' divorce. Koichi...

Direction Joji Matsuoka

Cast Kaoru Kobayashi · Mansaku Fuwa · Tamae Andô · Toshiki Ayata

Synopsis Midnight Diner (2014) is a captivating film that revolves around a unique eatery situated in a bustling commercial area, operating from the late hours of midnight until the early morning at 7 am. The diner is helmed by a celebrated...

Direction Yûya Ishii

Cast Ryuhei Matsuda · Aoi Miyazaki · Jô Odagiri · Kaoru Kobayashi

Synopsis The Great Passage (2013) follows the journey of Mitsuya Majime, a successful salesman with a deep love for reading and a postgraduate degree in linguistics. His passion for words and dedication to his craft catch the attention of Masashi Nishioka...

Direction Joji Matsuoka

Cast Kaoru Kobayashi · Aoba Kawai · Koichi Sato · Sôsuke Ikematsu

Synopsis Midnight Diner 2 (2016) follows the late-night adventures of a unique diner that operates from midnight to seven in the morning, catering to a diverse array of patrons who seek solace, companionship, or a hearty meal after a long day....

Direction Satoshi Miki

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

Direction Koki Mitani

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Takako Matsu · Koichi Sato · Shingo Katori

Synopsis Suite Dreams (Wow-Choten Hotel) (2006) is a 2006 comedy film penned and helmed by Japanese director Koki Mitani. Set in a luxurious five-star Tokyo hotel on the eve of New Year's, the movie chronicles the chaotic and humorous events experienced...

Direction Ryota Nakano

Cast Rie Miyazawa · Hana Sugisaki · Jô Odagiri · Tôri Matsuzaka

Synopsis Her Love Boils Bathwater (2016) follows the journey of Futaba, a young woman who receives a devastating diagnosis, informing her that she has only sixty days left to live. In response to this grim prognosis, she compiles a list of...

Direction Joji Matsuoka

Cast Jô Odagiri · Kirin Kiki · Yayako Uchida · Takako Matsu

Synopsis Tokyo Towers (2007) follows Eiko as she departs from her alcoholic spouse, taking their son Masaya with her from the bustling city of Tokyo to her quaint hometown in a rural mining community in Kyushu. Eiko dedicates herself to providing...

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 Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Doona Bae · Arata Iura · Itsuji Itao · Jô Odagiri

Synopsis Air doll (2009) centers around a life-sized inflatable doll that inexplicably gains consciousness and a sense of self. As she navigates her newfound existence, she forms a deep emotional connection with a man who works at a video rental store....

Direction Isshin Inudô

Cast Kou Shibasaki · Jô Odagiri · Min Tanaka · Hirokazu Inoue

Synopsis La maison de Himiko (2005) follows Saori, who accepts a job to assist her long-lost father. He resides in a retirement facility specifically for gay individuals and is in the final stages of a serious illness. Initially, Saori's motivation is...

Direction Lou Ye

Cast Gong Li · Mark Chao · Jô Odagiri · Pascal Greggory

Synopsis Saturday Fiction (2019) follows the gripping tale of a talented actress who, during the tumultuous year of 1941 in Shanghai, is secretly working as an undercover agent for the Allies. Her mission takes a dramatic turn when she uncovers a...

Direction Nobuhiro Yamashita

Cast Jô Odagiri · Yû Aoi · Shôta Matsuda · Yukiya Kitamura

Synopsis Over the Fence (2016) follows Yoshio Shiraiwa (Joe Odagiri), who returns to his hometown of Hakodate after his wife leaves him. He enrolls in a vocational school and starts receiving unemployment benefits. At the school, he crosses paths with Kazuhisa...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Jô Odagiri · Jai West · Motoki Fukami · Hiroyuki Ikeuchi

Synopsis Hazard (2005) follows Shin, a Japanese university student trapped in a monotonous and unfulfilling existence. His life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a book called "Dangerous Ways to Walk the World," which piques his interest with a section...

Direction Shinji Aoyama

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Eri Ishida · Aoi Miyazaki · Jô Odagiri

Synopsis Sad Vacation (2007) follows Kenji, a man left to fend for himself after his mother's abandonment, as he navigates a life of humble means through various odd jobs, such as transporting bar hostesses and their patrons. Alongside his work, Kenji...

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Zhang Ziyi · Jô Odagiri · Hiroko Yakushimaru · Mikijiro Hira

Synopsis Princess Raccoon (2005) follows the enchanting tale of Amechiyo, a prince who has been exiled from his kingdom. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Tanukihime, a captivating figure who is actually a raccoon dog princess in human...

Direction Miwa Nishikawa

Cast Jô Odagiri · Teruyuki Kagawa · Masatô Ibu · Keizo Kanie

Synopsis Sway (Yureru) (2006) follows the story of Takeru, a prosperous photographer enjoying the vibrant life in Tokyo. He is compelled to return to his hometown on the first anniversary of his mother's passing. During his visit, he stops by to...