Direction: Shunji Iwai
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Shunji Iwai. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 26
Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Miho Nakayama · Etsushi Toyokawa · Miki Sakai
Synopsis Love Letter (1995) follows Hiroko Watanabe, who, two years after the tragic mountain climbing accident that took her fiancé Itsuki's life, discovers an old yearbook. In a moment of profound sorrow, she pens a letter to him using his former...
7.0
457 votes
7.0
457 votes
Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Hayato Ichihara · Shûgo Oshinari · Ayumi Ito · Takao Osawa
Synopsis All About Lily Chou Chou (2001) delves into the complex lives of a group of high school students navigating the peculiarities of Japan's vibrant pop and cyber culture. These teenagers face typical adolescent challenges, such as dealing with school bullies...
6.9
701 votes
6.9
701 votes
6.7
288 votes
Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Hiroshi Mikami · Chara · Ayumi Ito · Yôsuke Eguchi
Synopsis Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) follows the journey of a young girl who, after the loss of her mother, finds herself under the care of Glico, a bold and outspoken woman with a history in the sex industry. Glico affectionately names the...
6.7
166 votes
6.7
166 votes
Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Haru Kuroki · Cocco · Gou Ayano · Sôkô Wada
Synopsis A Bride for Rip Van Winkle (2016) follows Nanami, a disinterested part-time junior high school teacher who finds comfort in the online world of "Planet," a popular social media platform. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she receives a...
6.7
133 votes
6.7
133 votes
Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Yuta Yamazaki · Megumi Okina · Takayuki Sorita · Randy Havens
6.5
37 votes
6.5
37 votes
Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Hideaki Anno · Ryunosuke Kamiki · Suzu Hirose · Nana Mori
Synopsis Last Letter (2020) follows a woman who reconnects with her niece at their shared family funeral, marking their first meeting in many years. The niece, now grown, grapples with the loss of her mother, while the woman takes on the...
6.5
29 votes
6.5
29 votes
Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Anne Suzuki · Yû Aoi · Tomohiro Kaku · Sei Hiraizumi
Synopsis Hana & Alice (2004) follows the story of two inseparable high school freshmen, Hana and Alice, who become smitten with an older classmate while commuting by train. Their lives take an unexpected turn when Hana, while secretly trailing him, sees...
6.3
279 votes
6.3
279 votes
Direction Shunji Iwai
Synopsis The Case of Hana & Alice (2015) follows Alice, a new student at Ishinomori Academy, who uncovers an eerie rumor about a past murder. The tale involves a mysterious phrase, "Judas was killed by four other Judas," which sparks her...
6.3
516 votes
6.3
516 votes
Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Takako Matsu · Seiichi Tanabe · Kaori Fujii · Rumi
Synopsis April Story (1998) follows Uzuki Nireno, a young woman who departs from her tranquil rural life in Hokkaido to embark on her academic journey at a prestigious university in Western Tokyo. Despite the challenges of adapting to urban life, Uzuki...
6.2
240 votes
6.2
240 votes
Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Etsushi Toyokawa · Tomoko Yamaguchi · Tomorô Taguchi
Synopsis Undo (1994) follows the story of Moemi, who is less than thrilled when her partner Yukio brings home a pair of turtles as pets. Despite Yukio's efforts to keep her company, Moemi, who desires a dog or cat, feels overlooked....
6.2
50 votes
6.2
50 votes
Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Kevin Zegers · Rachael Leigh Cook · Keisha Castle-Hughes · Kristin Kreuk
Synopsis Vampire (2011) follows the tale of an ordinary-seeming young man who harbors a dark secret: a thirst for blood and a peculiar method of finding victims. He targets women who are struggling with suicidal thoughts, engaging with them online. However,...
5.9
125 votes
5.9
125 votes
New York, I Love You
2009 · Movie · 110 min. · United States
Direction Fatih Akin · Yvan Attal · Randall Balsmeyer · Allen Hughes
Cast Bradley Cooper · Hayden Christensen · Andy García · Rachel Bilson
Synopsis New York, I Love You (2009) is a cinematic journey through the heart of one of the world's most iconic cities, weaving together a collection of interconnected tales of love and romance. Each story unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of...
5.5
6K votes
5.5
6K votes
Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Ranran Suzuki · Hiroyuki Watari · Dave Spector · Ken Mitsuishi
Synopsis Ghost Soup (TV) (1992) unfolds on a chilly Christmas Eve in Tokyo, where Ichiro is settling into his newly acquired apartment, having moved in a month earlier than anticipated. As he begins to make himself at home, two unexpected visitors...
5.2
24 votes
5.2
24 votes
Direction Daizaburo Hanada · Jôji Iida · Shunji Iwai · Ryûhei Kitamura
Cast Natsuko Akiyama · Hirofumi Arai · Haruka Ayase · Ryoko Hirosue
Synopsis Jam Films (2002) presents a collection of short stories that delve into the surreal and the mundane. "The Messenger" introduces a enigmatic woman who visits a mobster in hiding, revealing his destiny. A simple mix-up involving a "Kendama" toy and...
5.2
30 votes
5.2
30 votes
Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Shinji Higuchi · Hoshi Moeka · Non · Takumi Saito
Synopsis The 12 Day Tale of the Monster that Died in 8 (2020) follows the journey of a performer who, after losing his employment due to the global pandemic, turns to an unusual hobby for solace. He purchases capsule monsters online...
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Friends After 3.11
2011 · Documentary · 120 min. · Japan
Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Miyuki Matsuda · Kokoro Fujinami · Masashi Gotô · Tetsuya Iida
Synopsis Friends After 3.11 (2011) delves into the aftermath of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, which led to a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima power plant, sparking widespread discontent. Director Iwai Shunji presents a profoundly personal documentary, utilizing...
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Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Miki Shiraishi · Shin'ya Ueda
Synopsis The Summer Solstice Story (TV) (S) (1992) is an episode from Kansai TV's Bara Dos, a part of director Iwai Shunji's 'Dangerous Everyday Life' series. The film was predominantly improvised during the shooting process. The initial footage was too brief...
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Chang-ok's Letter (TV Series)
2017 · Series · 20 min. · South Korea
Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Doona Bae · Kim Ju-hyuk · Lee Ju-shil · Shin Eun-soo
Synopsis Chang-ok's Letter (TV Series) (2017) follows the life of Eun-ha, a dedicated housewife who juggles numerous responsibilities daily. Beyond managing her household, she also tends to her demanding mother-in-law, who is mostly confined to bed. Eun-ha's husband provides little assistance,...
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Direction Shunji Iwai
Cast Zhou Xun · Eric Qin · Wendy Zhang · Estelle Wu
Synopsis Last Letter (2018) follows Zhihua as she steps in for her deceased older sister at a reunion, where she unexpectedly encounters Yin Chuan, an old flame from her youth. As the gathering stirs up old memories, Zhihua gradually unravels the...
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