Cast: Bengaru

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 Yōjirō Takita

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

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Hitomi Kuroki · Tsurutaro Kataoka · Norihei Miki · Kippei Shiina

Synopsis Sada (1998) delves into the controversial life of Sada Abe, a woman who gained notoriety in 1936 for her extreme actions. The narrative explores her tumultuous relationship with her lover, culminating in a shocking act of violence that left him...

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Yûta Hiraoka · Takahiro Miura · Kana Kurashina · Akiyoshi Nakao

Synopsis Kids Return: The Reunion (2013) is a compelling narrative that unfolds a decade after the events of the original film. The story revolves around Shinji and Masaru, who have taken divergent paths since their high school graduation. Shinji has pursued...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Hiroshi Katsuno · Hikari Ishida · Yôji Matsuda · Toshinori Omi

Synopsis Haruka, nosutarujii (1993) follows the journey of Ayase Shinsuke, portrayed by Hiroshi Katsuno, a renowned author known for his series of novels featuring young girls. The story begins as Shinsuke returns to his hometown of Otaru, a place filled with...

Direction Katsuhide Motoki

Cast Tôri Matsuzaka · Fumino Kimura · Kyôko Yoshine · Tasuku Emoto

Synopsis Inemuri Iwane (2019) follows the intertwined lives of Iwane, Kinpei, and Shinnosuke, who share a deep bond forged in childhood. They trained together at a dojo, spent countless hours in each other's company, and nurtured shared dreams. Their lives take...

Direction Shoji Kubota

Cast Naoki Kawano · Yuri Nakamura · Kôta Kusano · Ryûnosuke Kawai

Direction Masato Ishioka · Naoto Kumazawa

Cast Bengaru · Ken'ichi Endô · Fumina Hara · Toru Minegishi

Synopsis Tokyo Noir (2004) delves into the shadowy underbelly of Tokyo, where a woman constrained by her sexual inhibitions discovers a sense of freedom through nocturnal encounters. Meanwhile, a sex worker is caught off guard when her former partner unexpectedly reappears...

Direction Akiyoshi Kimata

Cast Ai Hashimoto · Renji Ishibashi · Kazushige Nagashima · Tatsuomi Hamada

Synopsis Home The House Imp (2012) follows the journey of a family in disarray as they find solace and healing through an extraordinary encounter with a "Zasikiwarashi," a benevolent Japanese spirit. This heartwarming tale explores how the family's interactions with the...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Ryo Amamiya · Aiko Asano · Tadanobu Asano · Toshiki Ayata

Synopsis The Rocking Horsemen (1992) is set in 1965 and follows the journey of Takeyoshi Fujiwara, a high-school student portrayed by Yasufumi Hayashi. The narrative begins when Takeyoshi is captivated by the distinctive sound of "Pipeline" by the Ventures. Inspired, he...

Direction Masaki Nishiura · Ryô Tanaka

Cast Shun Oguri · Satomi Ishihara · Saki Aibu · Arata Iura

Synopsis Rich Man, Poor Woman (TV Series) (2012) is a captivating television drama that aired in 2012, consisting of a single season with 11 episodes. The series delves into the lives of characters from contrasting social backgrounds, exploring the complexities and...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Miki Fujitani · Tomorô Taguchi · Miyoko Akaza · Hitoshi Ômae

Synopsis Goodbye for Tomorrow (1995) follows a diverse group of individuals, including a high-school student, a middle-aged businessman, and a yakuza chief, who each receive enigmatic messages from loved ones who perished three months prior in a tragic shipwreck. The messages...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Morio Kazama · Tsurutaro Kataoka · Kumiko Akiyoshi · Yûko Natori

Synopsis The Discarnates (1988) follows Harada, a prosperous scriptwriter, as he grapples with his best friend's plan to propose to his former spouse. Struggling with feelings of failure as a husband and father, Harada seeks solace in a 'Rakugo' (traditional Japanese...

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Kenichi Hagiwara · Yûko Tanaka · Kenji Sawada · Akira Emoto

Synopsis Capone Cries a Lot (1985) follows the journey of Kenichi Hagiwara, who portrays a talented naniwa-bushi singer. Alongside his wife, he embarks on a voyage to the United States, driven by aspirations of gaining recognition and prosperity.

Direction Yukihiko Tsutsumi

Cast Hiroshi Abe · Renji Ishibashi · Naoto Takenaka · Bengaru

Synopsis Trick: The Movie (2002) unfolds in a small village plagued by a recurring catastrophe every three centuries. The villagers, desperate for relief, invite a renowned self-proclaimed magician, Naoko (Yukie Nakama), to act as a divine figure and alleviate their fears....

Direction Naoko Komuro · Yûma Suzuki

Cast Masaki Suda · Nagano Mei · Ryota Katayose · Rina Kawaei

Synopsis Mr. Hiiragi's Homeroom (TV Series) (2019) follows the intense and dramatic events that unfold in a high school classroom just 10 days before graduation. The homeroom teacher, Hiiragi, makes a shocking announcement to his students: they are now his captives...

Direction Hideyuki Hirayama

Cast Shôfukutei Tsurube · Gou Ayano · Nana Komatsu · Ryôta Bandô

Synopsis Family of Strangers (2019) follows the intertwined lives of three individuals with diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, all residing in a psychiatric facility nestled in the scenic Nagano Prefecture. Their stories vary from those with criminal pasts to those who...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Hikari Ishida · Tomoko Nakajima · Toshinori Omi · Tomoka Shibayama

Synopsis Chizuko's Younger Sister (1991) centers around a pair of sisters with contrasting personalities. The elder sister is portrayed as the ideal child, while her younger sibling is depicted as awkward and slow. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when the...

Direction Kaizô Hayashi

Cast Masahiro Takashima · Narumi Yasuda · Mikijiro Hira · Haruko Wanibuchi

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Tomokazu Miura · Bengaru · Atsuko Sudô · Mai Hosho

Synopsis The Last Snow (2002) follows the intertwined journeys of two men grappling with profound personal losses. One man is coping with the recent death of his loved one, while the other is dealing with the emotional turmoil of having a...