Direction: Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Teruyuki Kagawa · Kyôko Koizumi · Yû Koyanagi · Inowaki Kai

Synopsis Tokyo Sonata (2008) follows the gradual unraveling of a typical Japanese household as the family's father faces an unexpected job loss at a prestigious corporation. The film delves into the emotional and psychological impact of unemployment on the family, exploring...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Kyôko Koizumi · Yû Aoi · Eiko Koike · Sakura Ando

Synopsis Penance (TV Miniseries) (2012) follows the story of a mother's relentless pursuit of justice after her daughter's murder. The narrative unfolds through a 5-episode miniseries, adapted from the novel by Kanae Minato, the author of 'Confessions'. The series delves into...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Sho Aikawa · Teruyuki Kagawa · Hua Rong Weng · Yûrei Yanagi

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Hidetoshi Nishijima · Shun Sugata · Lily

Synopsis License to Live (1998) follows the journey of Yoshi, a 24-year-old who emerges from a decade-long coma. Upon regaining consciousness, Yoshi embarks on a mission to create a fresh start and mend the bonds with his family, navigating the challenges...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Masato Hagiwara · Tsuyoshi Ujiki · Anna Nakagawa

Synopsis Cure (1997) follows a weary detective as he grapples with a series of brutal murders. The perpetrators, however, have no memory of their actions. The detective must navigate this perplexing mystery, where the lack of recollection among the suspects adds...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Atsuko Maeda · Ryo Kase · Shôta Sometani · Tokio Emoto

Synopsis To The Ends of the Earth (2019) follows the journey of a young Japanese woman named Yoko, who embarks on a transformative adventure when she ventures to Uzbekistan to film the newest installment of her travel variety show. Throughout her...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Hiroyuki Ikeuchi · Ren Osugi · Yoriko Douguchi

Synopsis Charisma (1999) follows the journey of a veteran detective who is summoned to save a politician from a deranged captor. In a fleeting instant of doubt, he fails to seize the opportunity to act. Abandoning his career and family without...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Mutsuo Yoshioka · Tomoko Tabata · Ikkei Watanabe

Synopsis Chime (2024) follows the unsettling journey of a dedicated educator whose tranquil existence is shattered by the arrival of a mysterious chime. As the chime's haunting melody permeates her daily life, she finds herself gripped by an escalating sense of...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Jô Odagiri · Tadanobu Asano · Tatsuya Fuji · Takashi Sasano

Synopsis Bright Future (2003) follows the peculiar life of Mamoru, who resides in solitude with his mesmerizing yet deadly jellyfish. These creatures, much like Mamoru himself, are captivating but dangerous to those who approach too closely. Yuji, a troubled young man...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Masahiro Higashide · Kaho · Shôta Sometani · Ren Osugi

Synopsis Foreboding (2018) follows Etsuko as she becomes aware of an unsettling shift in her surroundings. She starts to pick up on peculiar sounds and a growing list of inexplicable events. When Miyuki believes she encounters a spectral figure and news...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Shinji Aoyama · Yôko Oguchi · Miako Tadano · Shinji Takeda

Direction Atsuko Hirayanagi · Ryuichi Hiroki · Kiyoshi Kurosawa · Naoko Ogigami

Cast Naomi Scott · Douglas Bennett · Sôsuke Ikematsu · Asami Mizukawa

Synopsis Modern Love Tokyo (TV Series) (2022) is a captivating Japanese series that brings a fresh perspective to the beloved anthology format, originally seen in the Prime Video series "Modern Love." This adaptation delves into the intricate tapestry of love and...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Yû Aoi · Issei Takahashi · Ryôta Bandô · Chuck Johnson

Synopsis Wife of a Spy (2020) unfolds in the tumultuous year of 1940, introducing Yusaku (Issey Takahashi), a businessman operating a trading company in Kobe, Japan, and his devoted wife, Satoko (Yu Aoi). During a business excursion to Manchuria, Yusaku stumbles...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Tahar Rahim · Constance Rousseau · Olivier Gourmet · Mathieu Amalric

Synopsis Daguerrotype (2016) unfolds a tale of passion and turmoil as an apprentice to a daguerreotypist becomes enamored with his mentor's daughter. The evolving relationship between the two young individuals mirrors the intricate and delicate nature of the daguerreotype art form,...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Hiromi Nagasaku · Yusuke Santamaria · Masahiro Toda

Synopsis Doppelganger (2003) follows the story of Hayasaki, a dedicated inventor focused on developing an Artificial Body. His project is facing significant challenges, leading to immense stress and the looming threat of dismissal from his company's research division. In a twist...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Sho Aikawa · Dankan · Ren Osugi · Sadao Abe

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Yû Aoi · Eri Fukatsu · Akira Emoto

Synopsis Journey to the Shore (2015) follows Mizuki, a woman who has been grieving the loss of her husband, Yusuke, who perished at sea. After several years, Yusuke's spirit unexpectedly returns to her, not as a haunting apparition, but as a...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Yuko Takeuchi · Teruyuki Kagawa · Masahiro Higashide · Ryôko Fujino

Synopsis Creepy (2016) follows the story of Takakura, a retired detective who is approached by his former colleague, Nogami, to delve into a cold case involving a missing family that vanished six years prior. Takakura begins to investigate, focusing on Saki,...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Emoto Tasuku · Mita Moa

Synopsis Beautiful New Bay Area Project (2013) follows the intense and unexpected conflict that arises within a corporate setting. The story revolves around a company president, played by Emoto Tasuku, who finds himself in a precarious situation when a determined and...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Haruhiko Kato · Kumiko Aso · Koyuki · Shun Sugata

Synopsis Pulse (Kairo) (2001) follows a group of young individuals in Japan who delve into a mysterious sequence of suicides. Their investigation leads them to an enigmatic internet webcam, which offers users the eerie opportunity to communicate with the deceased. As...