Direction: Isao Yukisada

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Yôsuke Kubozuka · Kou Shibasaki · Shinobu Otake · Taro Yamamoto

Synopsis Go (2001) follows the journey of Sugihara, a second-generation Korean immigrant navigating the complexities of life in Japan. Struggling to find a sense of belonging in either of the two cultures, Sugihara's existence is deeply influenced by violence, a legacy...

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Takao Osawa · Kou Shibasaki · Masami Nagasawa · Mirai Moriyama

Synopsis Crying Out Love, In The Center Of the World (2004) unfolds in the 1980s on the island of Kyushu, where two young teens find themselves deeply in love. They share their innermost thoughts and secrets through a unique method of...

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Tatsuya Fujiwara · Karina · Shihori Kanjiya · Kento Hayashi

Synopsis Parade (2009) unfolds in the heart of Tokyo, where four young individuals reside in a cozy two-bedroom apartment. Their tranquil existence is disrupted by a string of assaults in the neighborhood. The dynamic shifts when Satoru, an 18-year-old male escort,...

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Kento Yamazaki · Mayu Matsuoka · Kan'ichirô Satô · Sairi Itô

Synopsis Theater (2020) follows Nagata, a dedicated theater director leading a troupe through challenging times. Financial struggles plague the group, leading to a lack of confidence among the crew in Nagata's leadership.

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Fumi Nikaidou · Ryô Yoshizawa · Sumire Matsubara · Aoi Morikawa

Synopsis River's Edge (2018) is set in Tokyo, 1994, and begins with a young woman reflecting on the importance of a teddy bear in a video interview. The narrative then shifts to a dramatic scene where a flaming object plummets from...

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...

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Ayaka Maeda · Masatoshi Nagase · Makoto Togashi · Yoji Tanaka

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Hiroshi Abe · Jun Fubuki · Yûichi Haba · Goro Kishitani

Synopsis Before the Vigil (2013) follows the story of Matsuoi (Hiroshi Abe) and his wife Tsuya, who relocate to Oshima City due to her volatile behavior. Despite Tsuya's infidelities, Matsuoi remains deeply devoted to her. Their lives take a dramatic turn...

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Naomi Akimoto · Maiko Asano · Yuka Hanabusa · Kei Horie

Direction Jang Joon-hwan · Wisit Sasanatieng · Isao Yukisada

Cast Kim Min-jun · Michael Shaowanasai · Sul Kyoung-gu · Yuriko Yoshitaka

Synopsis Camellia (2010) is a captivating collection of three short films that pay tribute to the vibrant spirit of the annual Pusan International Film Festival and the dynamic city it calls home. The anthology showcases a remarkable ensemble cast hailing from...

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Joseph Chang · Cecilia Liu · Haruma Miura

Synopsis Five Minutes to Tomorrow (2014) introduces us to Ruo Lan, who encounters a timid Japanese clock repairman, Ah Liang, portrayed by Haruma Miura, at a local swimming pool. Ah Liang's Mandarin is still developing, and his shy demeanor adds to...

Direction Brillante Mendoza · Kulikar Sotho · Isao Yukisada

Cast Sharifah Amani · Masaya Kato · Masatoshi Nagase · Masahiko Tsugawa

Synopsis Reflections (2016) kicks off at the Banei racetrack in Obihiro, Hokkaido, during the cold winter season. Marcial, affectionately known as Manny, celebrates a victorious race and heads home, only to be intercepted by immigration officers at his workplace. Accused of...

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Yuko Takeuchi · Satoshi Tsumabuki · Sosuke Takaoka · Ayako Wakao

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Yûto Nakajima · Masaki Suda · Kaho · Yûya Yagira

Synopsis Pink and Gray (2015) follows the emotional journey of Daiki, who, after the loss of a close friend, finds solace in chronicling their shared experiences. This poignant narrative delves into the depths of grief and the enduring bonds of friendship,...

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Hiroko Yakushimaru · Etsushi Toyokawa · Asami Mizukawa · Gaku Hamada

Synopsis A Good Husband (2009) is a poignant tale of a married couple navigating the complexities of their relationship. The narrative revolves around a husband who is unemployed and unfaithful, lacking affection for his wife. Meanwhile, the wife yearns for a...

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Ryunosuke Kamiki · Suzuka Ohgo · Yuma Sasano · Kintarô Hara

Synopsis Into the Faraway Sky (2007) follows the journey of a young student, Ryonosuke (Kamiki Ryonosuke), who relocates to a quaint rural community with his father (Miura Tomokazu), a government employee tasked with managing a contentious airport development. Ryonosuke quickly befriends...

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Kasumi Arimura · Jun Matsumoto · Yûtarô Furutachi · Mikako Ichikawa

Synopsis Narratage (2017) follows the story of Izumi Kudo, a second-year university student, who gets a call from her former high school drama club advisor, Takashi Hayama, played by Jun Matsumoto. Hayama invites her to participate in a graduation performance. Flashing...

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Ken Watanabe · Etsushi Toyokawa · Toshirô Yanagiba

Synopsis Year One in the North (2005) follows the journey of a group of settlers who, in 1868, are compelled to leave their homes in Awaji, near Kobe, and venture to the northern reaches of Hokkaido following the collapse of the...

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Tokiko Katô · Daijiro Kawaoka · Kaho Minami · Eihi Shiina

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Yuko Takeuchi · Chihiro Ohtsuka · Sôkô Wada · Masaki Miura

Synopsis The World According to Chocolat (2007) was initially conceived as a promotional piece for a Sony Ericsson mobile phone but evolved into a captivating short film. The story revolves around a woman named Chocolat who vanished seven years prior, leaving...