Cast: Shido Nakamura

Direction Clint Eastwood

Cast Ken Watanabe · Kazunari Ninomiya · Tsuyoshi Ihara · Ryo Kase

Synopsis Letters From Iwo Jima (2006) offers a unique perspective on the historic Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II, focusing on the experiences of the Japanese soldiers who defended the island. Set in February 1945, the narrative unfolds as...

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Soya Kurokawa · Hiiragi Hinata · Sakura Ando · Eita

Synopsis Monster (2023) follows a mother's journey as she becomes increasingly concerned about her young son Minato's peculiar behavior. Driven by a sense of unease, she confronts the school, demanding answers from the teacher. As the narrative unfolds through the perspectives...

Direction Nobuhiro Doi

Cast Yuko Takeuchi · Shido Nakamura · Akashi Takei · Karen Miyama

Synopsis Be with You (2004) follows the emotional journey of Takumi and his young son Yuji after the loss of their wife and mother, Mio. Takumi struggles with his health and guilt, while Yuji grapples with the belief that his birth...

Direction John Woo

Cast Tony Leung Chiu-Wai · Takeshi Kaneshiro · Chang Chen · Shido Nakamura

Synopsis Red Cliff: Part II (2009) follows the intense conclusion of a monumental conflict set in 208 A.D., during the waning days of the Han Dynasty. The cunning PRIME MINISTER CAO CAO persuades the indecisive EMPEROR HAN that the only path...

Direction John Woo

Cast Tony Leung Chiu-Wai · Zhao Wei · Takeshi Kaneshiro · Chang Chen

Synopsis The Battle of Red Cliff (2008) unfolds during the tumultuous Three Kingdoms era of Ancient China, focusing on the pivotal conflict that gives the film its name. The narrative delves into the strategic maneuvers and political intrigues that led to...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Sho Aoyanagi · Miwako Kake · Rino Katase · Katsuya Maiguma

Synopsis Last of the Wolves (2021) follows the aftermath of Shogo Ogami's demise in Hiroshima, where Detective Shuichi Hioka takes the reins and executes Shogo's strategy to maintain control over the yakuza. This plan aims to curb gang conflicts and shield...

Direction Ronny Yu

Cast Jet Li · Sun Li · Dong Yong · Yun Qu

Synopsis Fearless (2006) follows the extraordinary journey of martial arts icon Huo Yuanjia, portrayed by Jet Li in his last martial arts film. Set at the dawn of the 20th century, the narrative delves into the life of Huo, who overcame...

Direction John Woo

Cast Tony Leung Chiu-Wai · Takeshi Kaneshiro · Zhang Fengyi · Hu Jun

Synopsis The Battle of Red Cliff (International Cut) (2009) is a grand-scale Chinese epic that delves into the historical events surrounding the Battle of Red Cliffs and the tumultuous end of the Han Dynasty, just before the Three Kingdoms period in...

Direction Junya Sato

Cast Takashi Sorimachi · Shido Nakamura · Tatsuya Nakadai · Ken'ichi Matsuyama

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Shido Nakamura · Yoko Maki · Yôsuke Eguchi

Synopsis The Blood of Wolves (2018) is a gripping urban noir film directed by Kazuya Shiraishi, set in the tumultuous world of cops and gangsters in 1988 Hiroshima. Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Yuko Yuzuki, the story revolves around Detective...

Direction Fumihiko Sori

Cast Yôsuke Kubozuka · Sam Lee · Arata Iura · Shido Nakamura

Synopsis Ping Pong (2002) follows the journey and camaraderie of two contrasting high school table tennis enthusiasts. "Peco" Hoshino is a bold and self-assured player, driven by the ambition to become a professional. He mentors his reserved and intellectual childhood friend,...

Direction Shusuke Kaneko

Cast Tatsuya Fujiwara · Takeshi Kaga · Shido Nakamura · Ken'ichi Matsuyama

Synopsis Death Note: The Last Name (2006) follows the story of Shinigami, who possess notebooks known as "Death Notes" that function as lethal tools. When a Shinigami named Ryuku carelessly drops his Death Note into the human realm, it is discovered...

Direction Michihito Fujii

Cast Ryûsei Yokohama · Haru Kuroki · Shido Nakamura · Daiken Okudaira

Synopsis The Village (2023) unfolds in the enigmatic Japanese village of Kamonmura, perpetually enveloped in an eerie night fog. Nestled in the nearby mountains is the site of the mysterious "Takigi Noh" ceremony, overshadowed by a colossal garbage landfill. Yu Katayama...

Direction Shusuke Kaneko

Cast Tatsuya Fujiwara · Ken'ichi Matsuyama · Shigeki Hosokawa · Erika Toda

Synopsis Death Note (2006) follows the story of Light Yagami, a brilliant student who stumbles upon a supernatural notebook with the ability to end lives. Driven by a desire to rid the world of evil, Light embarks on a mission to...

Direction Shinsuke Sato

Cast Sota Aoyama · Masahiro Higashide · Rina Kawaei · Shido Nakamura

Synopsis Death Note: New Generation (TV Series) (2016) delves into the lives of three pivotal characters introduced in the film "Death Note: Light Up the New World": Tsukuru Mishima, Ryuzaki, and Yuki Shien. The series offers a deep dive into the...

Direction Takeshi Kitano

Cast Takeshi Kitano · Tadanobu Asano · Nao Omori · Shido Nakamura

Synopsis Broken Rage (2024) is a unique two-part cinematic experience helmed by renowned director Takeshi Kitano. The initial segment is a raw and intense action thriller set within the murky depths of the criminal underworld. It centers around a hitman who...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Kazuya Kamenashi · Nanao · Riho Yoshioka · Shôta Sometani

Synopsis Lumberjack the Monster (2023) follows Akira Ninomiya, portrayed by Kamenashi, a ruthless attorney who stops at nothing to achieve his goals. One fateful night, he is savagely attacked by a mysterious figure donning a "monster mask." Despite the severity of...

Direction Fumihiko Sori

Cast Haruka Ayase · Shido Nakamura · Takao Osawa · Yôsuke Kubozuka

Synopsis Ichi (2008) follows the journey of a visually impaired woman, portrayed by Ayase, who navigates her way through the streets with her trusty shamisen, a traditional three-stringed Japanese guitar. Despite her disability, she possesses remarkable swordsmanship, using it to defend...

Direction Yasuo Inoue

Cast Shido Nakamura · Shun Oguri · Hirofumi Arai · Yumi Yoshimura

Synopsis The Neighbor No. Thirteen (2005) follows the story of Jûzô Murasaki, a young boy who endures relentless torment from his classmate Tôru Akai and his group of delinquent peers. Constantly subjected to abuse, torture, and humiliation, Jûzô's life is marked...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Seishirô Katô · Takuya Mizoguchi · Takahiro Miura · Susumu Terajima

Synopsis Ninja Kids!!! (2011) follows the thrilling escapades of Rantaro and his fellow ninja trainees as they navigate the rigorous training and challenges at a prestigious ninjutsu school. The film captures the essence of their journey, filled with action, camaraderie, and...