Cast: Hiroko Nakajima

Direction Naomi Kawase

Cast Hiromi Nagasaku · Arata Iura · Aju Makita · Miyoko Asada

Synopsis True Mothers (2020) follows the story of a woman who has adopted a child and is suddenly approached by the child's biological mother, leading to a complex and emotional journey for both parties. The unexpected contact forces the adoptive mother...

Direction Shô Miyake

Cast Yukino Kishii · Tomokazu Miura · Masaki Miura · Shinichirô Matsuura

Synopsis Small, Slow but Steady (2022) follows the inspiring journey of a deaf woman who aspires to become a professional boxer. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the pandemic, which brings about the potential shutdown of her beloved boxing club....

Direction Yôichi Higashi

Cast Naoko Otani · Tamao Nakamura · Tetta Sugimoto · Atsuro Watabe

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Naomi Akimoto · Maiko Asano · Yuka Hanabusa · Kei Horie

Direction Ryûta Inoue

Cast Yûki Furukawa · Yukijiro Hotaru · Masahiro Komoto · Eri Murakawa

Synopsis Restart After Come Back Home (2020) follows Mitsuomi Kozuka, who leaves his job after a falling out with his boss and returns to his rural hometown after a decade away. There, he encounters Yamato Kumai, the stepson of the elderly...

Direction Kaneko Fuminori · Yasuharu Ishii · Nobuhiro Doi

Cast Yui Aragaki · Gen Hoshino · Ryôhei Ohtani · Takashi Fujii

Synopsis The Full-Time Wife Escapist (TV Series) (2016) follows the journey of Moriyama Mikuri, a recent university graduate who finds herself unemployed after a series of setbacks. Initially taking on temporary work, she is eventually let go and finds herself in...

Direction Tetsuo Shinohara

Cast Shin'ichi Tsutsumi · Aya Okamoto · Min Tanaka · Takashi Sasano

Synopsis Riding on the Metro (2006) follows Shinji Hasebe as he disembarks from a subway and inexplicably finds himself in 1964, on the fateful day his brother met his end. Trapped in a temporal loop, Shinji oscillates between the present and...

Direction Kôjirô Hashimoto

Cast Katrina Bourdo · Leigh Carmichael · Tomiko Claire · Kazuhiko Kanayama

Synopsis Little Love Song (2019) follows the journey of a high school band that catches the eye of a prominent Tokyo-based record label. Their dreams of stardom are abruptly disrupted when a tragic car accident leaves them devastated. Just as their...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Aiko Asano · Minako Fujimoto · Daisuke Nagakura · Hiroko Nakajima

Synopsis Eyecatch Junction (1991) follows the journey of four determined policewomen who set out to prove their mettle to both their colleagues and male superiors. They find themselves in a perilous situation when they must confront a formidable Yakuza group. This...

Direction Takashi Ishii

Cast Mitsu Dan · Yuki Mamiya · Hiroko Nakajima · Tsuyoshi Nakano

Synopsis Sweet Whip (2013) follows the harrowing journey of Naoko, a high school freshman who was abducted and held captive by her neighbor. Over the course of a month, she endured unimaginable suffering. However, her resilience and determination ultimately led her...

Direction Nobuo Mizuta

Cast Kenta Suga · Ryoko Shinohara · Masahiko Nishimura · Masako Motai

Synopsis Hanada Shonenshi the Movie: Spirits and the Secret Tunnel (2006) unfolds in a tranquil seaside village where a mischievous boy named Ichiro Hanada starts encountering ghosts during the summer. Following a truck accident, Ichiro gains an unusual ability to see...

Direction Yoji Kuri

Cast Taro Okamoto · Akiko Hiroike · Shuntaro Tanikawa · Hiroko Nakajima

Synopsis The Chair (S) (1963) presents a thought-provoking conceptual documentary that invites individuals from diverse age groups and professions to engage in a simple yet revealing task: sitting on a chair for a quarter of an hour with no specific activity....

Direction Nagumo Seiichi · Ken Higure · Hiroto Akashi · Akinori Itô

Cast Mitsuki Takahata · Hitomi Kuroki · Tokito Saburo · Masayo Umezawa

Synopsis Overprotected Kahoko (TV Series) (2017) follows the journey of Kahoko Nemoto, a university student who has been excessively sheltered by her mother, Izumi. Kahoko's life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a young man who has experienced a vastly...

Direction Kaku Mizuno · Shunsuke Kariyama · Kento Matsuda

Cast Sakura Ando · Kaho · Haruka Kinami · Hiroko Nakajima

Synopsis Brush Up Life (2023) is a comedic series that revolves around Kondo Asami, a 33-year-old single woman who resides with her parents and is employed at the local municipal office. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she is compelled...

Direction Mitsuo Kurotsuchi

Cast Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi · Nobuko Sendô · Sho Aikawa · Eiko Nagashima

Synopsis Orugoru (1989) follows the story of a former yakuza who is compelled to re-enter the criminal underworld when a longstanding adversary puts his son in danger. The narrative delves into themes of redemption, family, and the relentless cycle of violence...

Direction Shunichi Nagasaki

Cast Hiroko Yakushimaru · Yuki Matsushita · Gitan Ôtsuru · Atsuro Watabe

Synopsis Nurse Call (1992) explores the demanding and exhausting routines of nurses in Japan. The film is adapted from the book by Keiko Nobumoto, who drew from her personal experiences as a hospital nurse. It offers a candid look into the...

Direction Shun Nakahara

Cast Hiroko Nakajima · Miho Tsumiki · Yasuyo Shirashima · Miho Miyazawa

Synopsis The Cherry Orchard (1990) follows the narrative of a prestigious all-girls high school as they diligently prepare and rehearse for their yearly theatrical production of Anton Chekhov's renowned play. The film captures the essence of the students' dedication, camaraderie, and...