Cast: Tatsuo Yamada

Direction Yōjirō Takita

Cast Masahiro Motoki · Tsutomu Yamazaki · Ryoko Hirosue · Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Synopsis Departures (2008) follows Daigo Kobayashi, a talented cellist whose orchestra has recently disbanded, leaving him unemployed and uncertain about his future. Daigo and his wife relocate to his hometown, where he secures a unique position as a nokanshi, or "encoffiner."...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Hakuryu · Yumi Iori · Ruby Moreno · Kiyoshi Nakajo

Synopsis Shinjuku Outlaw (1994) is a gritty and violent yakuza revenge thriller that hit theaters a year after the acclaimed "Bodyguard Kiba/ Chiba" remake and a year before "Black Triad Society." The film showcases a developing template for future yakuza movies,...

Direction Rokuro Mochizuki

Cast Ryo Ishibashi · Kazuhiko Kanayama · Zenkichi Yoneyama · Tetsuya Yuuki

Synopsis Shin kanashiki hittoman (1995) follows the story of Tachibana, a recently released hitman who has spent the last decade in prison, where he managed to overcome his drug addiction. Upon his release, he discovers that the honor code he once...

Direction Yōjirō Takita

Cast Kento Hayashi · Kenta Yamada · Akihiro Yarita · Misako Renbutsu

Direction Masato Ishioka · Naoto Kumazawa

Cast Bengaru · Ken'ichi Endô · Fumina Hara · Toru Minegishi

Synopsis Tokyo Noir (2004) delves into the shadowy underbelly of Tokyo, where a woman constrained by her sexual inhibitions discovers a sense of freedom through nocturnal encounters. Meanwhile, a sex worker is caught off guard when her former partner unexpectedly reappears...

Direction Isamu Aitsuki

Cast Yoko Moriguchi · Mikihisa Azuma · Takehiro Murata · Maria Takagi

Direction Tetsuo Shinohara

Cast Sayuri Oyamada · Morio Agata · Mayumi Asaka · Goro Kishitani

Direction Toshiya Fujita

Cast Kenji Sawada · Masatoshi Murakami · Shiori Sakura · Satomi Tezuka

Synopsis Revolver (1988) follows the intertwining narratives of various individuals whose paths cross due to the theft of a single handgun. As the story unfolds, the consequences of this single act ripple through their lives, creating a web of intrigue and...

Direction Toru Murakawa

Cast Hiromi Gô · Shima Iwashita · Miyuki Ono · Kôichi Iwaki

Synopsis No More God, No More Love (1985) follows the story of a hardened criminal who, after serving a seven-year prison sentence, embarks on a relentless journey through a series of questionable jobs, illicit activities, and violent relationships. As he navigates...

Direction Banmei Takahashi

Cast Chikako Aoyama · Joe Yamanaka · Shingo Kazami · Chiharu Iwamoto

Synopsis Door II: Tokyo Diary (1991) follows the story of Ai, a young woman navigating the dangerous world of high-stakes escort services in Tokyo. She earns a substantial 20,000 Yen per hour, but her profession comes with significant risks and challenges....

Direction Yuki Otsuka

Cast Hiroki Matsukata · Makoto Fujita · Tatsuo Yamada · Shôhei Hino

Direction Kazuki Omori

Cast Kôji Kikkawa · Tatsuo Yamada · Yoko Katori · Miyoko Akaza

Synopsis Sukanpin walk (1984) follows the journey of Yuji, a young man who leaves his home with the ambition to become a successful actor. During his travels, he crosses paths with Yoshio, a budding rock musician, and Ami, a popular idol...

Direction Setsurô Wakamatsu

Cast Ken Watanabe · Teruyuki Kagawa · Erika Toda · Shun Sugata

Synopsis The Sun That Doesn't Set (2009) is a poignant drama that delves into the tragic events surrounding the 1985 plane crash, which resulted in 520 fatalities, marking the deadliest aviation disaster in Japanese history. The film explores the profound impact...

Direction Sogo Ishii

Cast Masamitsu Ohike · Tatsuo Yamada · Koji Nanjo · Nenji Kobayashi

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Kiyotaka Nanbara · Hiromi Nagasaku · Toshio Kakei · Fumiyo Kohinata

Synopsis Sono hi no mae ni (2008) follows the poignant journey of Toshiko, a woman facing the reality of her limited time left. Eager to make the most of her remaining days, she embarks on a trip to her cherished hometown,...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Ryo Kase · Toshie Negishi · Takehiro Murata · Saki Terashima

Synopsis The Reason (2004) delves into a chilling mystery where four individuals meet their untimely end in an apartment complex. The intricate plot unfolds as investigators struggle to find any apparent links between the victims, leaving them baffled and the community...

Direction Isshin Inudô

Cast Nanako Matsushima · Takao Osawa · Nobuko Miyamoto · Aya Enjoji

Direction Toru Murakawa

Cast Yoshizumi Ishihara · Masato Furuoya · Kumiko Akiyoshi · Hiroshi Katsuno

Synopsis The Shootout (1982) follows the tumultuous journey of three ex-reformatory inmates who find themselves entangled with law enforcement, pushing them back into a life of crime. As circumstances rapidly deteriorate, they are driven to a point of no return, leading...

Direction Akiyoshi Kimata

Cast Ikue Masudo · Tatsuro Nadaka · Masami Tsuchiya · Mariko Kaga

Synopsis Saya no iru tousizu (1986) follows the story of a charismatic editor who oversees an underground adult publication. He tasks his top photographer with the mission of persuading an enigmatic woman from the photographer's history to pose for their magazine....

Direction Toshiharu Ikeda

Cast Shiro Sano · Megumi Yokoyama · Kimiko Yo · Tatsuo Yamada

Synopsis Tokyo Snuff 3: Broken Love Killer (1993) follows the journey of an inexperienced investigator who delves into the enigmatic world of a serial killer who leaves a trail of bodies across Japan. The detective's pursuit is fraught with danger and...