Cast: Ayumi Ishida

Direction Hideo Gosha

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Yoshio Harada · Ayumi Ishida · Keiko Kishi

Synopsis Hunter in the Dark (1979) follows the journey of Yataro Tanigawa, a formidable one-eyed assassin who catches the attention of yakuza leader Gomyo Kiyoemon with his exceptional abilities. Impressed by Tanigawa's prowess, Gomyo recruits him as a personal bodyguard, or...

Direction Shirô Moritani · Andrew Meyer

Cast Lorne Greene · Keiju Kobayashi · Rhonda Leigh Hopkins · Hiroshi Fujioka

Direction Kosaku Yamashita

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Ayumi Ishida · Hideki Takahashi · Toshiyuki Nagashima

Direction Tomoyuki Furumaya

Cast Teppei Koike · Akihiro Nishino · Chizuru Ikewaki · Issei Ogata

Synopsis The Homeless Student (2008) is a cinematic interpretation of the Japanese best-selling autobiography 'The Homeless Junior High School Student,' penned by comedian Hiroshi Tamura. Following a school term-ending ceremony, Hiroshi returns home to discover a yellow tape marked "attachment" at...

Direction Shunya Ito

Cast Masahiko Tsugawa · Scott Wilson · Ronny Cox · Gitan Ôtsuru

Synopsis Pride: The Fateful Moment (1998) delves into the historic Tokyo Trial of 1946, where Prime Minister Hideki Tojo and twenty-seven other Japanese officials faced charges for war crimes. The narrative unfolds the intricate details and personal stories behind this pivotal...

Direction So Kuramoto

Cast Ayumi Ishida · Tomoko Nakajima · Tetsuya Watari · Takanori Jinnai

Synopsis Tokei - Adieu l'hiver (1986) centers around the story of a dedicated figure skating coach, Reiko Hayami, portrayed by Ishida. The narrative revolves around Reiko's commitment to training her young daughter, Yuko, who is played by Tomoko Nakajima. The film...

Direction Yukio Fukamachi

Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Tetsuya Watari · Reiko Takashima · Shiho Fujimura

Synopsis It Is a Long Walk (2000) follows the life of Aihara, a renowned samisen player and elegant woman who was sold to a geisha house at a tender age. Despite her modest wealth, she generously supports street children, particularly a...

Direction Koreyoshi Kurahara

Cast Ken Takakura · Junko Sakurada · Philippe Leroy · Nenji Kobayashi

Direction Yasuo Furuhata

Cast Ken Takakura · Chieko Baisho · Ayumi Ishida · Setsuko Karasuma

Synopsis Station (1981) follows the journey of a man who is relentlessly challenged and confronted by tragedy at every turn. The narrative explores whether he can ultimately discover peace, love, or even a moment of respite amidst the remnants of his...

Direction Yusuke Kato · Gaku Narita · Sawada Kensaku

Cast Shingo Katori · Teruyoshi Uchimura · Atsushi Ito · Eri Fukatsu

Synopsis Saiyûki (TV Series) (2006) is a contemporary retelling of the classic Chinese tale "Journey to the West," spanning 11 episodes. The narrative revolves around the monk Sanzo Hoshi and her trio of disciples—including the mischievous monkey king Son Goku, the...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Toshiyuki Nishida · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Ayumi Hamasaki · Hiroshi Kanbe

Direction Daisuke Tajima

Cast Ken Watanabe · Hiroshi Tamaki · Miyoko Akaza · Saki Fukuda

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Ayumi Ishida · Akira Emoto

Synopsis Tora-san 29: Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san (1982) follows the wandering adventures of Tora-san, who, during his journey, shares a night of drinking with an elderly gentleman in Kyoto. Unaware of the man's significance, Tora-san forms a bond with the...

Direction Shirô Toyoda

Cast Kinya Kitaoji · Yuriko Hoshi · Seiji Miyaguchi · Kunie Tanaka

Direction Ben Wada · Takahashi Yasuo

Cast Kaoru Yachigusa · Ayumi Ishida · Jun Fubuki · Haruko Katô

Synopsis Ashura no gotoku (1979) follows the story of Takiko, a dedicated librarian who harbors suspicions about her father's fidelity towards her mother. She enlists the help of a detective agency to uncover the truth. The revelation of the investigation report...

Direction Yoshitaro Nomura

Cast Yukiji Asaoka · Shinsuke Ashida · Mitsuru Hirata · Ayumi Ishida

Synopsis The Politicians (1983) follows a gripping tale of political ambition and intrigue as two contenders vie for the position of prime minister. As the competition intensifies, the political landscape becomes a battlefield of cunning strategies and ruthless tactics. The discovery...

Direction Akio Kondo

Cast Saori · Kazutaka Yoshii · Akinori Andô · Isao Bitô

Direction Kinji Fukasaku

Cast Ken Ogata · Ayumi Ishida · Mieko Harada · Keiko Matsuzaka

Synopsis House on Fire (1986) is a film based on the personal narrative of Kazuo Dan, released shortly before his passing. The movie delves into the intricate life of a renowned author, exploring his relationships with his family, his multiple paramours,...

Direction Eiichi Kudo

Cast Ken Ogata · Ayumi Ishida · Shigeru Izumiya · Gannosuke Ashiya

Direction Saito Kosei

Cast Noriko Watanabe · Ayumi Ishida · Makoto Fujita · Ryuzo Hayashi

Synopsis Tsumiki kuzushi (1983) delves into the tumultuous relationship between a family and their rebellious daughter. The narrative unfolds as the parents grapple with their daughter's increasingly defiant behavior, leading to a series of tense and emotional confrontations. The film explores...