Direction: Yasuo Tsuruhashi

Direction Yasuo Tsuruhashi

Cast Tôma Ikuta · Miki Nakatani · Yoko Maki · Mikako Tabe

Synopsis Genji monogatari: Sennen no nazo (2011) presents a captivating reimagining of the renowned Japanese literary classic. This film delves into an alternate historical narrative crafted by Murasaki Shikibu, focusing on the legendary figure Genji, often referred to as the "shining...

Direction Yasuo Tsuruhashi

Cast Etsushi Toyokawa · Shinobu Terajima · Kyoko Hasegawa · Tôru Nakamura

Synopsis Love Never to End (2007) follows the story of a man who, driven by his partner's persistent requests, commits an act of strangulation. He is a novelist grappling with writer's block, while she is a woman deeply infatuated with him,...

Direction Yasuo Tsuruhashi

Cast Shinobu Otake · Etsushi Toyokawa · Kyoko Hasegawa · Masatô Ibu

Synopsis Black Widow Business (2016) follows the story of a cunning, middle-aged woman and her accomplice who target affluent, elderly men, exploiting their wealth for personal gain. This age-old scheme involves offering companionship and enjoyment in return for financial support. Despite...

Direction Makoto Kiyohiro · Daisuke Yamamuro · Nobuhiro Doi · Kan Ishibashi

Cast Maki Horikita · Takashi Kobayashi · Toshiyuki Nishida · Machiko Ono

Synopsis Oyaji no senaka (TV Miniseries) (2014) is a compelling 10-episode anthology series that delves into the intricate dynamics between fathers and their children. Each episode, crafted by a different screenwriter, offers a unique perspective on the theme of paternal relationships,...