Cast: Rinko Kikuchi

Direction Alejandro González Iñárritu

Cast Brad Pitt · Cate Blanchett · Gael García Bernal · Kôji Yakusho

Synopsis Babel (2006) unfolds across multiple continents, weaving together narratives from Morocco, Tunisia, Mexico, and Japan. The story begins in the isolated Moroccan desert, where a single gunshot sets off a series of interconnected events. An American couple, vacationing in Morocco,...

Direction Michael Mann · Josef Kubota Wladyka · Hikari · Alan Poul

Cast Ansel Elgort · Ken Watanabe · Rachel Keller · Shô Kasamatsu

Synopsis Tokyo Vice (TV Series) (2022) spans 8 episodes, transporting viewers to the late 1990s, where American journalist Jake Adelstein moves to Tokyo to become the first foreign-born reporter for a prominent Japanese newspaper. Mentored by an experienced vice squad detective,...

Direction Kaneto Shindô

Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Shinobu Otake · Akira Emoto · Hideko Yoshida

Synopsis Will to Live (1999) explores the enduring legend of leaving elderly individuals in the mountains, a tale deeply rooted in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, with parallels found in folktales across the country. This narrative has inspired numerous poems throughout history....

Direction Isabel Coixet

Cast Juliette Binoche · Rinko Kikuchi · Gabriel Byrne · Matt Salinger

Synopsis Nobody Wants the Night (2015) is a gripping tale set in the harsh, icy landscapes of Greenland in 1909. The narrative revolves around two resilient women: Allaka, a compassionate Inuit woman portrayed by Rinko Kikuchi, and Josephine Peary, a high-society...

Direction David Zellner

Cast Rinko Kikuchi · Nobuyuki Katsube · Shirley Venard · David Zellner

Synopsis Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (2014) follows the journey of a solitary Japanese woman who develops an unshakable belief in the existence of a hidden treasure featured in a fictional movie. Driven by her newfound conviction, she leaves behind her orderly...

Direction Guillermo del Toro

Cast Charlie Hunnam · Idris Elba · Rinko Kikuchi · Charlie Day

Synopsis Pacific Rim (2013) unfolds in a world where colossal creatures, referred to as Kaiju, emerge from the ocean depths, initiating a global conflict that claims countless lives and depletes humanity's resources. In response to this threat, humanity develops a formidable...

Direction Rian Johnson

Cast Rachel Weisz · Adrien Brody · Mark Ruffalo · Rinko Kikuchi

Synopsis The Brothers Bloom (2008) follows a pair of renowned con artists, known for their elaborate schemes that ensnare wealthy targets in webs of desire and mystery. As they prepare to embark on their final heist, the brothers set their sights...

Direction Mikael Håfström

Cast John Cusack · Gong Li · Jeffrey Dean Morgan · Ken Watanabe

Synopsis Shanghai (2010) follows the journey of an American expatriate who ventures back to a morally compromised, Japanese-controlled Shanghai just months before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Upon his arrival, he learns of his friend's untimely demise and becomes entangled in...

Direction Katsuhito Ishii · Hajime Ishimine · Shunichirô Miki

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Yoshiyuki Morishita · Mariko Takahashi · Susumu Terajima

Synopsis Funky Forest: The First Contact (2005) is a whimsical collection of surreal skits that blend computer-generated and hand-drawn animation, along with musical interludes, creating a chaotic and entertaining narrative. The film intertwines the misadventures of various characters, including two bickering...

Direction Tran Anh Hung

Cast Ken'ichi Matsuyama · Rinko Kikuchi · Tetsuji Tamayama · Kiko Mizuhara

Synopsis Norwegian Wood (2010) follows Toru Watanabe, a college student in Tokyo during the 1960s, as he navigates life and love following a profound loss. After his best friend Kizuki takes his own life, Toru finds solace in an unexpected place:...

Direction Isabel Coixet

Cast Rinko Kikuchi · Sergi López · Min Tanaka · Manabu Oshio

Synopsis Map of the Sounds of Tokyo (2009) follows the story of Ryu, a seemingly delicate young woman who leads a dual existence. By night, she works at a bustling Tokyo fish market, and occasionally, she takes on dangerous assignments as...

Direction Carl Erik Rinsch

Cast Keanu Reeves · Hiroyuki Sanada · Tadanobu Asano · Rinko Kikuchi

Synopsis 47 Ronin (2013) unfolds in the 18th century, focusing on a group of samurai who embark on a quest for vengeance following the murder of their lord. A deceitful warlord not only takes the life of their master but also...

Direction Kenneth Anger · Asia Argento · Tadanobu Asano · Sergey Bodrov

Cast Kenneth Anger · Tadanobu Asano · Brian Butler · Helena Christensen

Synopsis 42 One Dream Rush (2010) is a captivating compilation of short films, each crafted by distinguished auteur directors. The anthology delves into the surreal and often profound world of dreams, offering a unique cinematic experience that explores the depths of...

Direction Steven S. DeKnight

Cast John Boyega · Scott Eastwood · Cailee Spaeny · Jing Tian

Synopsis Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018) takes place a decade after the monumental Battle of the Breach, where the seas remain calm yet ominous. The Jaeger program, now the world's most formidable defense system, prepares for the inevitable resurgence of the Kaiju...

Direction Annie Leibovitz

Cast Amy Adams · Ben Affleck · Jessica Alba · Pedro Almodóvar

Synopsis Vanity Fair: Killers Kill, Dead Men Die (S) (2007) presents an exceptionally ambitious project within the 13-year legacy of Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue. This year's tribute to the noir genre comes with its own set of dramatic requirements, showcasing a...

Direction Yûsuke Taki

Cast Ryô Yoshizawa · Aoi Miyazaki · Yo Yoshida · Rinko Kikuchi

Synopsis In Love and Deep Water (2023) follows the tale of Suguru, a dedicated butler, and Chizuru, an enigmatic woman, who find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue aboard a lavish cruise liner while it's sailing the open sea. As...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Rinko Kikuchi · Rila Fukushima · Kane Kosugi · Emi Takei

Synopsis Terra Formars (2016) follows a daring mission to Mars, initiated by 21st-century scientists who introduced algae and cockroaches to the planet. The algae was intended to harness sunlight and cleanse the atmosphere, while the cockroaches were tasked with dispersing the...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Cast Yoshikazu Fujiki · Rinko Kikuchi · Meisa Kuroki · Hinako Saeki

Synopsis Assault Girls (2009) follows the journey of three seasoned warriors who, in the wake of a devastating global thermonuclear conflict, find themselves engaged in a high-stakes virtual battle within a video game. Their mission: to confront and defeat colossal, mutated...

Direction Nobuo Mizuta

Cast Yui Aragaki · Ryuhei Matsuda · Kei Tanaka · Haru Kuroki

Synopsis Weakest Beast (TV Series) (2018) follows the story of Akira, a 30-year-old woman who is well-liked by her colleagues and known for her beauty. She crosses paths with Kosei, a 33-year-old man who is equally popular in both his professional...

Direction Tetsuo Shinohara

Cast Noriyuki Higashiyama · Rinko Kikuchi · Yumi Endô · Tatsuya Fuji

Synopsis At River's Edge (2011) unfolds in the imagined realm of the Unasaka domain, where a samurai is bound by duty to carry out a command that threatens to shatter his bond with his younger sister. The narrative delves into the...