Cast: Tetsu Watanabe

Direction Takeshi Kitano

Cast Takeshi Kitano · Kayoko Kishimoto · Tetsu Watanabe · Ren Osugi

Synopsis Fireworks (1997) follows the story of Nishi, a dedicated police officer whose life takes a dramatic turn when his wife is diagnosed with leukemia. Meanwhile, one of his partners suffers a severe injury on the job, leaving him wheelchair-bound and...

Direction Michihito Fujii · Mamoru Hoshi

Cast Naoto Takenaka · Honami Suzuki · Tetsuji Tamayama · Hiroyuki Watanabe

Synopsis Samurai Gourmet (TV Miniseries) (2017) is a captivating 12-episode journey inspired by the book and manga of the same name by Masayuki Kusumi. The series takes viewers on a delightful culinary adventure, exploring the pursuit of pleasure and satisfaction through...

Direction Takeshi Kitano

Cast Takeshi Kitano · Aya Kokumai · Tetsu Watanabe · Susumu Terajima

Synopsis Sonatine (1993) follows a group of Tokyo-based yakuza members who are dispatched to Okinawa with the mission of resolving a violent turf war. However, the conflict intensifies, leading the Tokyo gangsters to seek refuge in a tranquil beach setting to...

Direction Takeshi Kitano

Cast Claude Maki · Hiroko Oshima · Sabu Kawahara · Toshizo Fujiwara

Synopsis A Scene at the Sea (1991) follows the journey of a young, hearing-impaired couple who find a new sense of purpose and joy in their lives. The narrative takes a transformative turn when the young man discovers a passion for...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Morgan Maara · Sen Fujimaru · Riku Kurokouchi · Tatsuhiro Yamaoka

Synopsis Red Post on Escher Street (2020) follows the story of a brilliant film director, Tadashi Kobayashi, who organizes an audition for his upcoming cinematic venture. Numerous aspiring actors and actresses respond to the casting call, but the majority are only...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Jun Kunimura · Shin'ichi Tsutsumi · Fumi Nikaidou · Hiroki Hasegawa

Synopsis Why Don't You Play in Hell? (2013) follows the intertwined lives of two rivals, Muto and Ikegami, whose mutual animosity sets the stage for a chaotic and unpredictable narrative. Muto is driven by an intense desire to see his daughter,...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Shôta Sometani · Fumi Nikaidou · Tetsu Watanabe · Mitsuro Fukikoshi

Synopsis Themis (2011) follows the story of Sumida, a 15-year-old boy who is forced to take on the responsibility of running his family's struggling boat-rental business after his father, a drunk and penniless man, becomes increasingly violent. Sumida's once simple aspirations...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Mitsuro Fukikoshi · Denden · Asuka Kurosawa · Megumi Kagurazaka

Synopsis Cold Fish (2010) is a chilling Japanese thriller that draws inspiration from the grim reality of the "Saitama serial murders of dog lovers." The film is loosely based on the true crimes committed by Gen Sekine, born on January 2,...

Direction Takeshi Kitano

Cast Takeshi Kitano · Kotomi Kyono · Kayoko Kishimoto · Ren Osugi

Synopsis Takeshis' (2005) is a cinematic journey that began when director Takeshi Kitano envisioned a film about an average man who ventures into a fantastical world within his own mind. This concept materializes in Kitano's latest work, where he portrays two...

Direction Takeshi Kitano

Cast Takeshi Kitano · Toru Emori · Kayoko Kishimoto · Keiko Matsuzaka

Synopsis Glory to the Filmmaker! (2007) follows Takeshi Kitano as he portrays a fictionalized version of himself, a director grappling with creative challenges. The narrative sees him navigating various film genres in a determined effort to finalize his current project, showcasing...

Direction Kenji Tanigaki · Wong Jing

Cast Donnie Yen · Jessica Jann · Philip Ng · Wong Jing

Synopsis Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) follows the story of a dedicated police officer who is tasked with the mission of transporting a dangerous criminal to Japan. As he navigates the complexities of this high-stakes assignment, he must also grapple with...

Direction Stephen Wallace

Cast Bryan Brown · George Takei · Terry O'Quinn · John Bach

Synopsis Blood Oath (1990) unfolds on the Indonesian island of Ambon in 1945, where the Australian POW population had drastically decreased from 1100 to fewer than 300 due to brutal treatment by Japanese captors. Captain Cooper, serving as the chief prosecutor,...

Direction Masayuki Miyano

Cast Yuri Nakamura · Hiroki Narimiya · Tomoko Murakami · Saori Hara

Direction Yûgo Sakamoto

Cast Akari Takaishi · Saori Izawa · Tatsuomi Hamada · Junpei Hashino

Synopsis Baby Assassins 2 (2023) follows the story of Chisato and Mahiro, who find themselves in a tight spot after being prohibited from their usual duties due to breaching organizational guidelines. In need of financial stability, they return to their previous...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Yayan Ruhian · Lily Franky · Mio Yûki · Hayato Ichihara

Synopsis Yakuza Apocalypse (2015) follows the journey of Kagayama, a weak but devoted follower of the infamous yakuza leader Kamiura, who is secretly a vampire. When a deadly assassin from a global crime organization comes to Japan with a dire message,...

Direction Julius R. Nasso

Cast Tony Schiena · Armand Assante · Kippei Shiina · Tetsu Watanabe

Synopsis Darc (2018) follows the intense story of an Interpol agent who enlists the aid of a ruthless criminal to dismantle an international human trafficking network. The criminal, with intimate knowledge of the yakuza, becomes an invaluable asset in the agent's...

Direction Yôhei Fukuda

Cast Satoshi Hakuzen · Manami Hashimoto · Ai Hazuki · Hiroaki Kawatsure

Synopsis OneChambara: The Movie (2008) follows a world devastated by a malevolent corporation's failed attempts to resurrect the deceased, resulting in a global infestation of slow-moving, flesh-hungry zombies. Society's remnants have fragmented into aggressive, distrustful scavenger groups. Behind an abandoned warehouse,...

Direction Mizuta Narihid · Matsuyama Hiroaki

Cast Mikio Date · Yukina Kinoshita · Fumiyo Kohinata · Junpei Mizobata

Synopsis Hachi wan daibâ (TV Series) (2008) follows the journey of Kentaro Sugata, a former promising trainee in the world of professional Japanese chess, or Shogi. After a crushing defeat in his final exam, Kentaro's life takes a sharp turn, leading...

Direction Ryûichi Inomata · Noriyoshi Sakuma · Nobuyoshi Yamada

Cast Tôru Nakamura · Ayako Imoto · Yûdai Chiba · Zen Kajiwara

Synopsis Your Home is My Business (TV Miniseries) (2016) is a captivating mini-series that spans 20 episodes, focusing on the life and work of Machi Sangenya, a highly skilled real estate agent. Known for her exceptional dedication, Machi goes above and...

Direction Keishi Ohtomo

Cast Kai Ato · Shirô Itô · Mariko Kaga · Rei Kikukawa