Direction: Seijirô Kôyama

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


Hachi-ko

1987 · Movie · 107 min. · Japan

Direction Seijirô Kôyama

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Masumi Harukawa · Hisashi Igawa · Saburo Ishikura

Synopsis Hachi-ko (1987) is a heartwarming tale centered around the unwavering devotion of a canine companion to its beloved owner. The narrative unfolds as a poignant exploration of the enduring bond between a man and his dog, even after the owner's...

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Summer of the Moonlight Sonata

1993 · Movie · 110 min. · Japan

Direction Seijirô Kôyama

Cast Mayumi Wakamura · Yuki Tanaka · Norikatsu Nagano · Misako Watanabe

Synopsis Summer of the Moonlight Sonata (1993) is a fictional film that draws inspiration from the true story of two Japanese pilots who were preparing for their final mission as kamikaze fighters. Before embarking on their suicide mission against the advancing...

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Tsuru Akira: Kokoro no kiseki

2009 · Movie · 90 min. · Japan

Direction Seijirô Kôyama

Cast Fumie Kashiyama · Ryoma Ikegami · Osahide Takahashi · Eiji Kakutani

Synopsis Tsuru Akira: Kokoro no kiseki (2009) is a poignant biographical film that delves into the life of the renowned senryu poet Akira Tsuru, who lived from 1909 to 1938. The narrative follows Tsuru's unwavering stance against the atrocities of war...

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Maya no isshou

1996 · Movie · 70 min. · Japan

Direction Seijirô Kôyama

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Hometown

1983 · Movie · 106 min. · Japan

Direction Seijirô Kôyama

Cast Yoshi Kato · Hiroyuki Nagato · Kirin Kiki · Fumie Kashiyama

Synopsis Hometown (1983) is a poignant tale set in the remote mountains of Japan, where a dam construction project is set to displace local farmers. Among them is Denzo, a 78-year-old man whose family believes him to be losing his faculties....

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Gujô-Ikki

2000 · Movie · 112 min. · Japan

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Donmai

1990 · Movie · 110 min. · Japan

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Faraway Sunset

1992 · Movie · 120 min. · Japan

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Sadako Story

1989 · Movie · 96 min. · Japan

Direction Seijirô Kôyama

Cast Chieko Baisho · Tamami Hirose · Gin Maeda · Mako Ishino

Synopsis Sadako Story (1989) is set in April 1954 and centers around a 12-year-old schoolgirl named Sadako, whose primary concern is her struggle to pass the baton during relay races. As her team begins to achieve success, Sadako starts experiencing unusual...

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Gakkô o tsukurou

2011 · Movie · 110 min. · Japan

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Direction Seijirô Kôyama

Cast Dai Watanabe · Tasuku Emoto · Kôji Wada · Ryô Katayama

Synopsis The Last Game: Waseda vs. Keiko (2008) is a poignant drama set in 1943, focusing on the intense rivalry between two university baseball teams. As the nation prepares for war, these young athletes are about to embark on their final...

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Kusa no ran

2004 · Movie · 118 min. · Japan

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Himeyuri no Tô

1995 · Movie · 120 min. · Japan

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Taiga no itteki

2001 · Movie · 113 min. · Japan

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Sakura

1994 · Movie · 108 min. · Japan

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