Direction: SABU

Direction SABU

Cast Shin'ichi Tsutsumi · Yasuko Matsuyuki · Masanobu Ando · Nanako Ôkôchi

Synopsis Monday (2000) follows the disorienting journey of a salaryman who finds himself in an upscale hotel room with no memory of how he arrived there. As his recollections gradually return, he pieces together the events of the previous day, which...

Direction SABU

Cast Shin'ichi Tsutsumi · Keisuke Horibe · Ren Osugi · Kyôko Toyama

Synopsis Postman Blues (1997) kicks off with Ryuichi Sawaki, a dedicated postman portrayed by Shinichi Tsutsumi, being apprehended by undercover police officers. The officers observe him not only delivering a letter to a yakuza gang member but also lingering at the...

Direction SABU

Cast Shin'ichi Tsutsumi · Kou Shibasaki · Ren Osugi · Masanobu Ando

Synopsis Drive (2012) follows Tsutsumi, a diligent salaryman named Asakura, who finds himself in an unexpected predicament when he is carjacked and kidnapped by three bank robbers. The criminals force him to pursue a fourth man who has escaped with their...

Direction SABU

Cast Ken'ichi Matsuyama · Karina · Mana Ashida · Mirei Kiritani

Synopsis Usagi Drop (2011) is a heartwarming cinematic adaptation of the manga "Usagi Doroppu". The story revolves around Daikichi (portrayed by Matsuyama), a 27-year-old professional who returns to his hometown for his grandfather's funeral. During his visit, he encounters Rin (played...

Direction SABU

Cast Susumu Terajima · Naomi Nishida · Itsuji Itao · Seijun Suzuki

Synopsis Blessing Bell (2002) follows the journey of Igarashi, a man who finds himself adrift in Tokyo after being let go from his job at a factory. As he navigates the bustling city, he crosses paths with a diverse array of...

Direction SABU

Cast Shin'taro Akiyama · Shô Aoyagi · Keita Machida · Shûhei Nogae

Synopsis Jam (2018) follows the intertwined lives of three men residing in the same city. Hiroshi, an idol singer struggling with a lack of popularity and a sense of emptiness, finds himself confined by his obsessive fan, Masako. Meanwhile, Takeru is...

Direction SABU

Cast Shin'ichi Tsutsumi · Hiroshi Shimizu · Ikko Suzuki · Kimika Yoshino

Synopsis Unlucky Monkey (1998) follows the chaotic events that unfold when two nervous criminals, Nishida and Yamazaki, attempt to pull off a bank heist. Their plans are abruptly disrupted when an identical thief emerges from the bank with the stolen money....

Direction SABU

Cast Shin'ichi Tsutsumi · Tomorô Taguchi · Diamond Yukai · Akaji Maro

Direction SABU

Cast Chang Chen · Shô Aoyagi · Yi-Ti Yao · Runyin Bai

Synopsis Mr. Long (2017) follows a skilled assassin named Long who accepts a job in Japan. When the mission goes sideways, he is forced to escape, severely wounded. Seeking refuge in an abandoned section of a small town, he is aided...

Direction SABU

Cast Yuya Tegoshi · Hanae Kan · Miki Nakatani · Etsushi Toyokawa

Synopsis Dead Run (2005) follows the story of Shuji, a young boy navigating the challenges of growing up in a small coastal town undergoing significant redevelopment to become a prominent tourist destination. Shuji finds solace and a new purpose when he...

Direction SABU

Cast Naoto · Aina Yamada · Nozomi Bandô

Direction SABU

Cast Masayuki Sakamoto · Go Morita · Hiroshi Nagano · Ken Miyake

Direction SABU

Cast Ayaka Komatsu · Makoto Togashi · Toru Tezuka · Tarô Suruga

Synopsis Miss Zombie (2013) follows the peculiar events that unfold when a medical professional and his relatives receive an unusual package at their secluded rural residence. The delivery, sent by an old acquaintance, includes a firearm, a female zombie, and a...

Direction SABU

Cast Ken'ichi Matsuyama · Yusuke Iseya · Susumu Terajima · Ren Osugi

Direction SABU

Cast Norifumi Suzuki · Yayoi Shikatani · Ryuten Nakamura · Yukie Mizutani

Synopsis Tokyo Dead Rising (S) (2011) is a live-action short film that brings the thrilling world of "Dead Rising 2: Off the Record" to life. This project is a collaboration between Japanese director and actor Sabu and the renowned video game...

Direction SABU

Cast Masatoshi Nagase · Orakio · Hiroki Suzuki

Synopsis Happiness (2016) centers around an individual who possesses a unique helmet with the extraordinary ability to allow the wearer to relive their most joyful moment in life. The local authority in his town seeks to exploit this remarkable device for...

Direction SABU

Cast Ryuhei Matsuda · Hidetoshi Nishijima · Hirofumi Arai

Direction SABU

Cast Tomoyo Harada · Inowaki Kai · Anna Ishii · Hana Kino

Synopsis My Blood & Bones in a Flowing Galaxy (2020) follows the story of Hamada, a high school junior who appears to be an average student. However, his strong sense of justice and righteousness sets him apart. When he witnesses his...

Direction SABU

Cast Lee Ji-hoon · Lee Yun-u · Shin Soo-hang · Kim Soo-Oh

Synopsis Under Your Bed (2023) follows the story of Ji-hoon, a man who finds his purpose and joy rekindled when he encounters Ye-eun at college. After a significant period, he yearns to reunite with her. However, Ye-eun's life has taken a...

Direction SABU

Cast Arata Furuta · Masatô Ibu · Yoshihiko Inohara · Ayumi Ito