Cast: Ayumi Ito

Direction Shûichi Okita

Cast Kengo Kora · Yuriko Yoshitaka · Jun Kunimura · Gou Ayano

Synopsis A Story of Yonosuke (2013) explores the profound impact of a single individual on the lives of those around him. The narrative delves into the personal journeys of various characters, each of whom has crossed paths with Yonosuke. Through a...

Direction Shunji Iwai

Cast Hayato Ichihara · Shûgo Oshinari · Ayumi Ito · Takao Osawa

Synopsis All About Lily Chou Chou (2001) delves into the complex lives of a group of high school students navigating the peculiarities of Japan's vibrant pop and cyber culture. These teenagers face typical adolescent challenges, such as dealing with school bullies...

Direction Shunji Iwai

Cast Hiroshi Mikami · Chara · Ayumi Ito · Yôsuke Eguchi

Synopsis Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) follows the journey of a young girl who, after the loss of her mother, finds herself under the care of Glico, a bold and outspoken woman with a history in the sex industry. Glico affectionately names the...

Direction Bong Joon-ho · Leos Carax · Michel Gondry

Cast Yû Aoi · Yosiyoshi Arakawa · Jean-François Balmer · Julie Dreyfus

Synopsis Tokyo! (2008) is an anthology film that explores the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the city through three distinct short films. In the first segment, a young woman grappling with feelings of insignificance undergoes a profound transformation. The second segment...

Direction Kenji Nakanishi

Cast Keiko Kitagawa · Miyao Shuntarou · Kamejirô Ichikawa · Jun Kunimura

Synopsis After the Flowers (2010) follows the story of Ito, the daughter of a prominent clan official, who crosses paths with Magoshiro Eguchi, a low-ranking samurai. Ito has gained renown for her exceptional swordsmanship, which prompts Magoshiro to issue a challenge...

Direction Hiroshi Kurosaki

Cast Kasumi Arimura · Kentarô Sakaguchi · Tôma Ikuta · Yuri Nakamura

Synopsis Beyond Goodbye (2024) follows the emotional journey of Saeko, who is plunged into profound sorrow following the tragic loss of her boyfriend, Yusuke, in a car accident. As the months pass, she encounters Naruse, a man who has received a...

Direction Kenji Nakanishi

Cast Hiroshi Abe · Kanata Hongô · Ayumi Ito · Taiga Nakano

Direction Tian Zhuangzhuang

Cast Chang Chen · Sylvia Chang · Li Xuejian · Akira Emoto

Synopsis The Go Master (2006) is a biographical drama that delves into the life of Wu Qingyuan, a Chinese prodigy who rose to prominence as the preeminent modern master of the ancient board game "go." The narrative unfolds against the backdrop...

Direction Takeshi Kobayashi

Cast Jin Akanishi · Kii Kitano · Kengo Kora · Yuki Shibamoto

Synopsis Bandage (2010) follows the journey of four young men as they navigate the complexities of the music industry and real life in 1990s Japan. Their bond and musical abilities are put to the test as they face the ever-changing landscapes...

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 Shinsuke Sato

Cast Kazunari Ninomiya · Ken'ichi Matsuyama · Yuriko Yoshitaka · Kanata Hongô

Direction Kaneto Shindô

Cast Akira Emoto · Daijirô Harada · Mansaku Ikeuchi · Ayumi Ito

Synopsis Owl (2003) unfolds in the early 1980s, focusing on two women, a mother and her daughter, who are the last inhabitants of a deserted farming village named "Kibogaoka," originally established for Japanese returnees from Manchuria. Facing starvation, the women resort...

Direction Ryuichi Hiroki

Cast Tatsuya Fujiwara · Kenichi Matsuyama · Ryunosuke Kamiki · Daichi Watanabe

Synopsis Noise (2022) unfolds on the secluded island of Shishikari, a place stuck in the past, grappling with a dwindling population and struggling industries. Keita Izumi initiates a venture to cultivate black figs, which gains significant traction, positioning the island to...

Direction David Shin

Cast Ayumi Ito · Shogen · Shûgo Oshinari

Synopsis The Room (2012) follows Yumi as she settles into her boyfriend's Tokyo apartment, only to find herself alone when he abruptly departs for New York on business. Over four nights, their long-distance relationship, maintained through Skype, spirals into a vortex...

Direction Taku Ohara · Takayasu Enokido.

Cast Hideaki Takizawa · Akito Kiriyama · Tao Tsuchiya · Tsuyoshi Muro

Synopsis Mayonaka no pan'yasan (TV Miniseries) (2013) revolves around the enigmatic Buranjeri-kurebayashi, an unusual bakery with a unique operating schedule, open only from 11 PM to 5 AM. This drama series delves into a variety of intriguing cases and stories centered...

Direction Kazuyuki Izutsu

Cast Shigeru Muroi · Kôhei Ôtomo · Isao Bitô · Ayumi Ito

Synopsis Amateur Singing Contest (1999) follows the journey of diverse individuals as they navigate the challenges and emotions leading up to their debut on stage. From a pool of 4,000 hopefuls, only 250 will advance to the preliminary round, and a...

Direction Hiroshi Nishitani

Cast Aya Ueto · Takumi Saito · Ayumi Ito · Minori Hagiwara

Synopsis Hirugao (2017) delves into the complexities of infidelity and societal judgment in contemporary Japan. The narrative unfolds as a dedicated Japanese housewife engages in an extramarital relationship while her husband diligently supports the family. This scenario is encapsulated by the...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Jun Fubuki · Tomoyo Harada · Ishirô Honda · Ayumi Ito

Direction Ken Ochiai

Cast Dean Fujioka · Ayumi Ito · Aoi Morikawa

Synopsis Dance! Dance! Dance! (2014) unfolds in the picturesque landscapes of Japan, centering around Furu, a young man with a passion for music and a dream to escape his humble coastal town in Northern Iwate. Furu's journey is one of ambition...

Direction Kazuhisa Imai · Hisashi Ueda

Cast Ryûhei Maruyama · Shôta Sometani · Junya Kawashima · Shiori Kutsuna

Synopsis O-Parts (TV Series) (2012) is set in a future where Japan has pioneered time travel technology. By 2141, the nation has developed a rudimentary time machine capable of transmitting data to the past. However, a malevolent group enhances this technology,...