Direction: Sion Sono

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Takahiro Nishijima · Hikari Mitsushima · Sakura Ando · Hiroyuke Onoue

Synopsis Love Exposure (2008) follows the life of Yu (Takahiro Nishijima), a young man raised in a deeply religious household. After his mother's passing, his father, a priest, becomes emotionally distant and cruel, compelling Yu to confess sins he hasn't committed....

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Kyoko Hinami · Shinnosuke Mitsushima · Kippei Shiina · Chiho Fujii

Synopsis The Forest of Love: Deep Cut (TV Miniseries) (2020) follows a captivating narrative where appearances can be deceiving. A charming con artist and a budding film crew become entangled in the lives of two emotionally wounded women, uncovering layers of...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Morgan Maara · Sen Fujimaru · Riku Kurokouchi · Tatsuhiro Yamaoka

Synopsis Red Post on Escher Street (2020) follows the story of a brilliant film director, Tadashi Kobayashi, who organizes an audition for his upcoming cinematic venture. Numerous aspiring actors and actresses respond to the casting call, but the majority are only...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Jun Kunimura · Shin'ichi Tsutsumi · Fumi Nikaidou · Hiroki Hasegawa

Synopsis Why Don't You Play in Hell? (2013) follows the intertwined lives of two rivals, Muto and Ikegami, whose mutual animosity sets the stage for a chaotic and unpredictable narrative. Muto is driven by an intense desire to see his daughter,...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Shôta Sometani · Fumi Nikaidou · Tetsu Watanabe · Mitsuro Fukikoshi

Synopsis Themis (2011) follows the story of Sumida, a 15-year-old boy who is forced to take on the responsibility of running his family's struggling boat-rental business after his father, a drunk and penniless man, becomes increasingly violent. Sumida's once simple aspirations...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Mitsuro Fukikoshi · Denden · Asuka Kurosawa · Megumi Kagurazaka

Synopsis Cold Fish (2010) is a chilling Japanese thriller that draws inspiration from the grim reality of the "Saitama serial murders of dog lovers." The film is loosely based on the true crimes committed by Gen Sekine, born on January 2,...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Isao Natsuyagi · Naoko Otani · Megumi Kagurazaka · Jun Murakami

Synopsis The Land of Hope (2012) presents a departure from the typical style of prolific Japanese director Sion Sono, offering a poignant and restrained drama. The narrative revolves around a rural family grappling with survival in the wake of the devastating...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Kazue Fukiishi · Tsugumi · Ken Mitsuishi · Yuriko Yoshitaka

Synopsis Noriko's Dinner Table (2005) is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged narrative that delves into the disintegration and rebuilding of a family dynamic. The film, a follow-up to the 2002 cult classic, centers around Noriko, a teenage girl who appears to...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Sion Sono · Yoshihiro Nishimura · Takeshi Itô

Synopsis Bad Film (1995) is a renowned production that was filmed throughout 1995 but remained incomplete due to financial challenges. Recently, over 150 hours of footage, originally captured on the outdated Hi-8 format, has been meticulously re-edited to form a remarkable...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Megumi Kagurazaka · Miki Mizuno · Makoto Togashi · Kazuya Kojima

Synopsis Guilty of Romance (2011) follows Izumi, a woman trapped in a mundane marriage to a renowned romantic novelist. Seeking to escape her monotonous life, she ventures into the world of erotic modeling, posing nude and simulating intimate acts on camera....

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Masumi Miyazaki · Issei Ishida · Rie Kuwana · Mai Takahashi

Synopsis Strange Circus (2005) delves into the dark and twisted world of a dysfunctional family, where the principal, Ozawa Gozo, engages in a horrifying act of incest with his daughter, Mitsuko, after she witnesses her parents' intimate moment. The mother, Sayuri,...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Jô Odagiri · Jai West · Motoki Fukami · Hiroyuki Ikeuchi

Synopsis Hazard (2005) follows Shin, a Japanese university student trapped in a monotonous and unfulfilling existence. His life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a book called "Dangerous Ways to Walk the World," which piques his interest with a section...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Megumi Kagurazaka

Synopsis The Whispering Star (2015) follows the journey of a robotic courier traversing the cosmos, pondering the enigma of human existence while making deliveries across various planets. The film features a spaceship designed to resemble a traditional Japanese house, housing a...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Megumi Kagurazaka · Kumiko Aso · Toshiyuki Nishida · Miyuki Matsuda

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Kaho · Shinnosuke Mitsushima · Yumi Adachi · Megumi Kagurazaka

Synopsis Tokyo Vampire Hotel (TV Series) (2017) follows the perilous journey of Manami, who finds herself in the crosshairs of two formidable vampire clans, the Draculas and the Corvins, on her 22nd birthday. The narrative unfolds as a group of young...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Shinichirô Arakawa · Akaji Maro · Nobuyoshi Araki · Kazushi Fueki

Synopsis Utsushimi (2000) follows the intertwining narratives of renowned butoh dancer Akaji Maro, who is deeply engrossed in his rehearsals, and fashion designer Shinichiro Arakawa, who is meticulously preparing for his Paris collection. Meanwhile, acclaimed filmmaker Sion Sono embarks on a...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Tetsushi Tanaka · Yuna Natsuo · Jun Murakami · Jô Odagiri

Synopsis Into a Dream (2005) follows the story of Mutsugoro Suzuki, an unassuming and somewhat awkward actor in a theater troupe. He embarks on a surreal and introspective journey back to his hometown, driven by a mission to uncover the person...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Gou Ayano · Erika Sawajiri · Takayuki Yamada · Yusuke Iseya

Synopsis Shinjuku Swan (2015) is set in the vibrant and bustling entertainment and red-light district of Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. The story revolves around Tatsuhiko, a young man who is struggling to make ends meet due to his lack of funds and...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Akira · Eiji Okuda · Ayumi Ito · Keiko Takahashi

Synopsis Be Sure to Share (2009) unfolds a poignant narrative centered around mortality and the intricate dynamics between a father, son, and their loved ones. The tale begins when Shiro, portrayed by AKIRA from the band EXILE, receives the devastating news...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Kippei Shiina · Shinnosuke Mitsushima · Eri Kamataki · Kyoko Hinami