Direction: Jirô Shôno

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Jirô Shôno. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Taberu Onna

2018 · Movie · 111 min. · Japan

Direction Jirô Shôno

Cast Kyôko Koizumi · Erika Sawajiri · Atsuko Maeda · Alice Hirose

Synopsis Taberu Onna (2018) delves into the intricate web of daily life for a group of eight women residing in Japan, including one from the West. The narrative explores their interactions, culinary experiences, social outings, and romantic encounters, all while navigating...

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Orange Days (TV Series)

2004 · Series · 47 min. · Japan

Direction Natsuki Imai · Jirô Shôno · Nobuhiro Doi

Cast Satoshi Tsumabuki · Kou Shibasaki · Hiroki Narimiya · Miho Shiraishi

Synopsis Orange Days (TV Series) (2004) follows Kai Yuuki (Satoshi Tsumabuki), a university senior majoring in social welfare psychology, as he navigates the challenges of job hunting. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Sae Hagio (Kou Shibasaki), a...

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Direction Katsuo Fukuzawa · Shin Katô · Shin'ichi Sanjô · Hirotsugu Takenoshita

Cast Hideko Hara · Tetsuya Takeda · Aya Ueto · Miho Konishi

Synopsis 3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi Sensei (TV Series) (1979) follows the journey of Kinpachi Sakamoto, a dedicated educator who serves as the homeroom teacher for a diverse group of third-year students, collectively referred to as the "B-Group." These students come from various...

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