Cast: Hiroko Isayama

Direction Masahiro Shinoda

Cast Tomisaburô Wakayama · Shima Iwashita · Hiroko Isayama · Kô Nishimura

Synopsis Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees (1975) unfolds the narrative of a captivating urban woman and a daring bandit who becomes infatuated with her. Following her abduction by the bandit, she is taken to his secluded mountain hideout. There, the bandit...

Direction Shunya Ito

Cast Meiko Kaji · Fumio Watanabe · Kayoko Shiraishi · Hiroko Isayama

Direction Mipo Oh

Cast Gou Ayano · Chizuru Ikewaki · Masaki Suda · Kazuya Takahashi

Synopsis The Light Shines Only There (2014) unfolds in a Japanese coastal town, where a man named Tatsuo, haunted by his past, spends his days wandering and his nights drowning his sorrows in alcohol. He frequently visits a pachinko parlor, where...

Direction Tatsumi Kumashiro

Cast Sayuri Ichijo · Hiroko Isayama · Kazuko Shirakawa · Gô Awazu

Synopsis Ichijo's Wet Lust (1972) unfolds in the vibrant heart of Osaka, within a bustling variety theater. The story revolves around Harumi (Hiroko Isayama), a young and ambitious strip-tease performer who grows weary of her lesbian act with her partner, Mari....

Direction Shinji Aoyama

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Ken Mitsuishi · Yoichiro Saito · Hiroko Isayama

Direction Akio Yoshida

Cast Mei Kurokawa · Yoshihiko Hosoda · Hideki Sone · Ayaka Maeda

Synopsis Tales of Terror: Haunted Apartment (2005) follows the chilling journey of Aimi and her father as they settle into a vintage apartment complex, only to discover that their new home harbors sinister secrets. The enigmatic landlord imposes strict rules: residents...

Direction Kaneko Fuminori

Cast Masahiro Nakai · Yuko Takeuchi · Hara Sachie · Chosuke Ikariya

Direction Kazuo Kuroki

Cast Yoshio Harada · Jun Fubuki · Kirina Mano · Shuji Kashiwabara

Synopsis Pickpocket (2000) follows the story of Kaido, a skilled thief who operates within the bustling Tokyo subway system, accompanied by his young foster daughter, Rei. Rei acts as a decoy, distracting potential victims while Kaido swiftly lifts their wallets. Their...

Direction Yusuke Morii

Cast Haruka Ayase · Kana Osawa · Mikako Ichikawa · Kengo Kora

Synopsis Route29 (2025) follows the journey of an introverted custodian with limited communication skills and Haru, a unique teenager, as they traverse the scenic path linking Hyogo-Himeji City and Tottori City. This road movie captures their shared experiences and personal growth...

Direction Toru Murakawa

Cast Ichirô Araki · Hiroko Isayama

Synopsis Delicate Skillful Fingers (1972) follows the story of a young woman who becomes infatuated with a cunning pickpocket. When her newfound love interest is apprehended, she forms an unexpected alliance with his former girlfriend and his ex-cellmate, leading to a...

Direction Chusei Sone

Cast Hitomi Sakae · Kunio Ôtsuka · Hitoshi Takagi · Noboru Mitani

Synopsis Kyoshi mejika (1978) follows the story of Mejika, a charming Eurasian individual who secures a position as a Biology teacher at a renowned high school known for its strict discipline. Mejika's unbiased and open-minded approach to teaching and life begins...

Direction Junya Sato

Cast Ken Takakura · Yoshio Harada · Ryo Ikebe · Ryoko Nakano

Synopsis Manhunt (1976) follows a resilient police detective who finds himself wrongfully implicated in a corruption scandal. Forced to evade the law to prove his innocence, he embarks on a perilous journey. Along the way, he receives crucial support from the...

Direction Hitoshi Iwamoto · Masaki Nishiura · Hideki Takeuchi

Cast Takeshi Kaneshiro · Kyôko Fukada · Haruhiko Kato · Shin Yazawa

Synopsis God, Please Give Me More Time (TV Series) (1998) is a compelling drama that aired in 1998, consisting of 14 episodes across a single season. The narrative centers around Masaki, a high school student deeply enamored with Keigo, a renowned...

Direction Kihachi Okamoto

Cast Yusuke Okada · Hiroko Isayama · Kyû Sakamoto · Tatsuya Nakadai

Direction Kensaku Watanabe

Cast Hiroki Hasegawa · Haruka Ayase · Kaoru Kobayashi · Junko Abe

Synopsis Yes, I Can’t Swim (2022) follows the journey of a middle-aged university professor who, after much hesitation, chooses to confront his lifelong fear of water and his inability to swim. This heartfelt story delves into his personal growth as he...

Direction Yôichi Higashi

Cast Setsuko Karasuma · Masahiko Tsugawa · Koichi Sato · Ichirô Araki

Synopsis Manon (1981) follows the captivating journey of a young woman navigating the treacherous world of high society. The narrative delves into her ascent to prominence and her eventual downfall, offering a poignant exploration of ambition, love, and the consequences of...

Direction Keisuke Kuwata

Cast Taisihû Kase · Misa Shimizu · Kazuhiko Kanayama · Kôji Matoba

Direction Hidehiro Ito

Cast Sho Aikawa · Jun'ichirô Asano · Dankan · Hakuryu

Direction Shirô Moritani

Cast Ken Takakura · Sayuri Yoshinaga · Tomokazu Miura · Naoko Otani

Synopsis Kaikyô (1982) follows the journey of Go Akuzu, portrayed by Ken Takakura, who ventures to the Tsuruga Straits in 1954. His mission is to unravel the mystery behind the devastating sinking of a passenger vessel in the perilous waters that...

Direction Yasuzô Masumura

Cast Shintarô Katsu · Joji Ai · Hiroko Isayama · Kirin Kiki

Synopsis Akumyo: Notorious Dragon (1974) unfolds in 1937, centering around Asakichi, portrayed by the renowned Shiuntaro Katsu, famous for his role as Zatoichi in 26 films. Asakichi, having been disowned by his father due to his gambling habits, embarks on a...