Direction: Masato Hara

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


The First Emperor

1973 · Documentary · 108 min. · Japan

Direction Masato Hara

Synopsis The First Emperor (1973) chronicles the ambitious yet unfinished journey of Hara Masato and his ensemble of actors as they embarked on a 16mm film project in 1971. The film was inspired by the ancient Japanese historical and mythological text,...

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20th Century Nostalgia

1997 · Movie · 93 min. · Japan

Direction Masato Hara

Cast Ryoko Hirosue · Kiyoshi Koga · Kichitaro Negishi · Kimiko Yo

Synopsis 20th Century Nostalgia (1997) follows a curious young student who is convinced that an extraterrestrial entity has traveled back in time and inhabited his body. This alien is on a mission to understand and analyze human civilization, believing it is...

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SOAR: I Wish You Were Here

2015 · Movie · 98 min. · Japan

Direction Masato Hara

Synopsis SOAR: I Wish You Were Here (2015) unfolds a poignant tale of love and longing in a remote mountain village during the Showa period. The narrative revolves around a young woman who patiently awaits the return of her fiancé, who...

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