Cast: Shinobu Tsuruta

Direction Yoshimitsu Morita

Cast Yusaku Matsuda · Jūzō Itami · Saori Yuki · Ichirôta Miyakawa

Synopsis The Family Game (1983) presents a satirical take on the conventional Japanese family dynamic. The narrative revolves around a father who is a typical salaryman, struggling to connect with his family, and a mother who is a quintessential housewife. The...

Direction Hiroko Yamazaki

Cast Tina Gushiken · Takashi Naitô · Shiro Sano · Kotono Shibuya

Direction Noboru Tanaka

Cast Yôko Kôno · Mitsuru Hirata · Koichi Sato · Yoshi Kato

Direction Yôichi Higashi

Cast Reiko Ohara · Kaoru Kobayashi · Reiko Nakamura · Kenzo Kawarazaki

Synopsis Second Love (1983) centers around Kazumi, a woman whose emotional intelligence and resilience enable her to navigate the complexities of her second marriage. Her younger and less experienced husband, Hideo, struggles with trust issues, often questioning her loyalty. Despite his...

Direction Noriaki Yuasa · Tôru Toyama · Kiyo Sumi Fukazawa · Shohei Tojo

Cast Masaaki Daimon · Yûsaku Yara · Hatsunori Hasegawa · Jin Nakayama

Synopsis Ultraman 80 (TV Series) (1980) is a thrilling Japanese television series that aired from 1980 to 1981, comprising 50 episodes. The story revolves around Takeshi Yamato, a seemingly ordinary schoolteacher who secretly harbors the power of Ultraman 80. Yamato's mission...

Direction Chusei Sone

Cast Yasuko Haru · Chieko Matsumoto · Saeko Kuga · Yoshimi Yokosuka

Direction Isamu Aitsuki

Cast Nagisa Katahira · Ryôsuke Miki · Kon Ohmura · Momiji Yamamura

Direction Hiroyuki Nasu

Cast Chiaki Minami · Chiemi Akimoto · Cho Bang-ho · Hidetoshi Kageyama

Direction Kichitaro Negishi

Cast Toshihiko Tahara · Etsushi Toyokawa · Yumi Asou · Masahiko Tsugawa

Synopsis Assistant Manager Kôsaku Shima (1992) is a Japanese film that draws inspiration from the comic book series created by Kenshi Hirokane. The story revolves around Kôsaku Shima, a dedicated and ambitious assistant manager who navigates the challenges of his role...

Direction Yoichi Sai

Cast Yuya Uchida · Reiko Nakamura · Kazuko Yoshiyuki · Kyôko Koizumi

Synopsis Mosquito on the Tenth Floor (1983) delves into the poignant tale of a law enforcement officer who has faced a lifetime of setbacks and seems destined for perpetual failure. His former spouse and daughter relentlessly demand financial support, but offer...

Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Katsuo Nakamura · Masaaki Daimon · Mitsuo Hamada · Daigo Kusano

Synopsis Ocean to Cross (1980) unfolds during Japan's Tenpyou era, chronicling the journey of four young monks dispatched to China. Their mission is to delve into the teachings of Buddhism and escort a revered high priest back to their homeland. The...

Direction Shinobu Yaguchi

Cast Naomi Nishida · Noriko Tanaka · Hikaru Ijyuin · Taketoshi Naitô

Direction Toshiya Fujita

Cast Atsuko Asano · Masato Furuoya · Tsutomu Yamazaki · Hiroko Asano

Synopsis Play it, Boogie-Woogie (1981) follows the entangling tale of a young thief who finds herself in a complex love triangle. The story revolves around her passionate yet tumultuous relationship with an older, carefree man and her sporadic, volatile bond with...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Toshiyuki Nishida · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Yûko Tanaka · Kunie Tanaka

Synopsis The Rainbow Seeker (1996) follows the story of a shy cinema proprietor who harbors unspoken affection for a regular customer. As he grapples with his emotions, he also faces the mounting challenges of keeping his financially struggling theater afloat.