Cast: Yumiko Fujita

Direction Kôhei Oguri

Cast Takahiro Tamura · Mariko Kaga · Nobutaka Asahara · Makiko Shibata

Synopsis Muddy River (1981) follows the story of two young boys who form a deep bond while living near the mouth of a muddy river in Osaka. Their families are involved in distinct yet intertwined businesses: one operates a restaurant, while...

Direction Kinji Fukasaku

Cast Tetsurô Tanba · Sachiko Hidari · Shinjiro Ebara · Isao Natsuyagi

Synopsis Under the Flag of the Rising Sun (Under the Fluttering Military Flag) (1972) delves into the enduring scars of World War II in Japan through the lens of acclaimed director Kinji Fukasaku. Inspired by the narrative style of "Hiroshima, Mon...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Yuya Uchida · Mie · Reiko Nakamura · Yumiko Fujita

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 Satoko Yokohama

Cast Ken'ichi Matsuyama · Kumiko Aso · Seiji Nozoe · Arata Iura

Direction Tetsu Maeda

Cast Sho Aikawa · Yûki Amami · Sandayû Dokumamushi · Yumiko Fujita

Synopsis I Don't Have Any Money Left in My Retirement Account (2021) follows the story of Atsuko and Akira, a married couple with two children. Atsuko manages their retirement savings, carefully setting aside money from her husband's contributions and her own...

Direction Toshiya Fujita

Cast Kumiko Akiyoshi · Ryuzo Hayashi · Yumiko Fujita · Takenori Murano

Synopsis Younger Sister (1974) follows the story of Akio, whose younger sibling, Neri, has recently split from her partner. The two reside in Kamakura, and Neri decides to move in with her brother following the breakup. Complicating matters, Eiko, the sister...

Direction Michiko Namiki · Yusuke Kato · Tomonobu Moriwaki

Cast Yoko Maki · Masahiro Higashide · Fumi Nikaidou · Mayu Matsuoka

Synopsis The Restaurant with Problems (TV Miniseries) (2015) follows the journey of Tanaka Tamako, who navigates the challenges of a male-dominated restaurant industry. After being betrayed by her boyfriend, who was hired as the chef, and facing legal troubles due to...

Direction Kichitaro Negishi

Cast Toshiyuki Nagashima · Johnny Okura · Eri Ishida · Rie Yokoyama

Synopsis Distant Thunder (1981) follows the journey of a young man who dedicates his time to cultivating tomatoes in a greenhouse situated within a suburban neighborhood. His horticultural endeavors mirror the struggles in his personal life, where he strives to maintain...

Direction Sadao Nakajima

Cast Kenichi Hagiwara · Yumiko Fujita · Michiko Kohno · Takashi Naitô

Synopsis Seburi monogatari (1985) delves into the plight of the culturally secluded, wandering Seburi tribe from western Japan, focusing on several members who face significant challenges as contemporary Japan begins to intrude upon their traditional way of life. Set against the...

Direction Shinichirô Sawai

Cast Mariko Ishihara · Ken Ishiguro · Masatô Ibu · Yumiko Fujita

Direction Akiyoshi Imazeki

Cast Yasuko Tomita · Yumi Asano · Yumiko Fujita · Sakae Igami

Synopsis Aiko 16-sai (1983) is a cinematic adaptation of Akemi Hotta's novel, transporting viewers to the bustling city of Nagoya. The film delves into the daily experiences of Aiko Mita, a high school student deeply involved in the Japanese archery club....

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Yoshio Harada · Miwako Fujitani · Yoko Kuga · Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Synopsis Sosuke Loses His Lover (1992) is a cinematic adaptation by Koji Wakamatsu, based on the play by Kouhei Tsuka. The film delves into the lives of a wandering theater group, offering a comedic and poignant look at their dynamics and...

Direction Kôzaburô Yoshimura

Cast Miyuki Kuwano · Toshiyuki Hosokawa · Takahiro Tamura · Etsushi Takahashi

Direction Nagumo Seiichi · Renpei Tsukamoto · Naoko Komuro

Cast Sôta Fukushi · Tao Tsuchiya · Ryôhei Suzuki · Mugi Kadowaki

Synopsis Omukae desu (TV Miniseries) (2016) follows the journey of Madoka Tsutsumi, who discovers an unusual ability to comprehend the emotions and experiences of deceased individuals. Alongside her, Sachi Aguma steps in to assist Madoka in refining and perfecting this extraordinary...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Yasuko Tomita · Toshinori Omi · Yumiko Fujita · Nenji Kobayashi

Synopsis Lonelyheart (1985) follows the tale of a high-school student named Hiroki, who is deeply lonely and infatuated with a girl. As he pursues her, another girl inexplicably enters his life, leaving him to question her reality. This mysterious addition to...

Direction Azuma Morisaki

Cast Tsunehiko Watase · Masako Natsume · Masahiko Tsugawa · Kimiko Nakayama

Synopsis Time and Tide (1983) introduces us to an unusual antique shop named "Jidaiya," which has a secret: it deals in time rather than antiques. One eventful day, a woman rushes into the shop, accompanied by a curious feline.

Direction Tetsu Maeda

Cast Kenichi Matsuyama · Masami Nagasawa · Ouji Suzuka · Maki Sakai

Synopsis Do Unto Others (2023) kicks off with a grim discovery: two lifeless individuals, a senior citizen and their caregiver, are found in a residence on a quiet morning. Shiba Munenori, a dedicated caregiver employed by the same home health care...

Direction Shinpei Asai

Cast Yumiko Fujita · Jūzō Itami · Takuzo Kawatani · Hosei Komatsu

Synopsis Kidnapping Blues (1982) is a tranquil and laid-back film that centers around an unusual and seemingly lighthearted "abduction." The narrative unfolds at a relaxed pace, focusing on the peculiar circumstances surrounding the event. The story is characterized by its calm...

Direction Takahiro Miki

Cast Nao Matsushita · Arata Furuta · Bengal · Mina Fujii