Cast: Rie Miyazawa

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Hiroyuki Sanada · Rie Miyazawa · Nenji Kobayashi · Min Tanaka

Synopsis The Twilight Samurai (2002) is set in the tumultuous 19th century Japan, where Seibei, a recently widowed samurai, grapples with the challenges of raising his elderly, senile mother and two young daughters. His financial struggles and self-consciousness about his impoverished...

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Rie Miyazawa · Machiko Ono · Aoi Yû · Suzu Hirose

Synopsis Like Asura (2025) is a fresh take on the classic 1979 Japanese series, which was previously adapted into a film in 2003. This new iteration brings a modern perspective to the original story, offering a unique blend of nostalgia and...

Direction Jun Ichikawa

Cast Issei Ogata · Rie Miyazawa · Shinohara Takahumi · Hidetoshi Nishijima

Synopsis Tony Takitani (2004) follows the life of Tony, a man who, due to his unusual name, faced isolation during his formative years. Despite his artistic talent, his work lacked emotional depth, leading him to pursue a career as a technical...

Direction Ryota Nakano

Cast Rie Miyazawa · Hana Sugisaki · Jô Odagiri · Tôri Matsuzaka

Synopsis Her Love Boils Bathwater (2016) follows the journey of Futaba, a young woman who receives a devastating diagnosis, informing her that she has only sixty days left to live. In response to this grim prognosis, she compiles a list of...

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Junichi Okada · Rie Miyazawa · Tadanobu Asano · Arata Furuta

Synopsis The Tale of a Reluctant Samurai (2006) is a period drama set in 1702, exploring a time when samurai clans provided financial incentives for successful revenge missions. The story revolves around Sozaemon Aoki, a young samurai who travels to Edo...

Direction Kazumi Kurigami

Cast Masatoshi Nagase · Rie Miyazawa · Kôji Yakusho · Yûki Amami

Synopsis Gelatin Silver, Love (2009) follows a man who uses his camera to observe a room adjacent to a canal. His lens captures the image of a stunning woman who exits the room dressed in fashionable attire. Daily, he photographs her,...

Direction Takashi Shimizu

Cast Koshiba Fuka · Machiko Ono · Rie Miyazawa · Tadanobu Asano

Synopsis Kiki's Delivery Service (2014) follows the journey of a young witch who embarks on her obligatory year of self-reliance. As she struggles to integrate into her new coastal town, she discovers a unique way to earn a living by establishing...

Direction Katsuhide Motoki

Cast Toshiyuki Nishida · Rentarô Mikuni · Rie Miyazawa · Yukio Aoshima

Direction Tamasaburo Bando

Cast Tamasaburo Bando · Sadanji Ichikawa IV · Yoshie Minami · Rie Miyazawa

Synopsis The Tale of Himeji Castle (1995) follows the journey of a youthful samurai who, in his quest to retrieve a runaway falcon, takes a daring step by approaching the castle's mistress. This act, considered a grave offense, puts his life...

Direction Kenki Saegusa

Cast Rie Miyazawa · Ryo Kase · Ryudo Uzaki · Tomorô Taguchi

Synopsis The Invitation from Cinema Orion (2007) follows the heartfelt journey of a couple deeply passionate about cinema and their shared love for each other. The film delves into their unique bond, exploring how their mutual affection for movies intertwines with...

Direction Kankurô Kudô

Cast Tomoya Nagase · Ryunosuke Kamiki · Kenta Kiritani · Nana Seino

Synopsis Too Young To Die (2016) follows the journey of Daisuke, a high school student who harbors feelings for his classmate Hiromi. During a fateful school trip, Daisuke's bus meets with a tragic accident, and upon awakening, he finds himself in...

Direction Mika Ninagawa

Cast Yûdai Chiba · Tatsuya Fujiwara · Kengo Kora · Rie Miyazawa

Synopsis No Longer Human (2019) follows the life of renowned Japanese novelist Dazai Osamu, portrayed by Oguri Shun. The film delves into the complexities of Dazai's personal struggles, revealing his vulnerabilities and inner turmoil. Known for his literary prowess, Dazai grapples...

Direction Yōjirō Takita

Cast Somegoro Ichikawa · Rie Miyazawa · Kanako Higuchi · Atsuro Watabe

Synopsis Blood Gets in Your Eyes (Ashura) (2005) is set in 19th-century Japan, where a fierce conflict between demons and their hunters unfolds. The story revolves around Izumo, a former demon slayer who now works as a Kabuki actor. His life...

Direction Hitoshi Iwamoto · Masaki Nishiura · Hideki Takeuchi

Cast Takeshi Kaneshiro · Kyôko Fukada · Haruhiko Kato · Shin Yazawa

Synopsis God, Please Give Me More Time (TV Series) (1998) is a compelling drama that aired in 1998, consisting of 14 episodes across a single season. The narrative centers around Masaki, a high school student deeply enamored with Keigo, a renowned...

Direction Hiroshi Teshigahara

Cast Toshiya Nagasawa · Tetsuya Bessho · Kyôko Enami · Tokubei Hanazawa

Direction Daihachi Yoshida

Cast Rie Miyazawa · Sôsuke Ikematsu · Renji Ishibashi · Satomi Kobayashi

Direction Shusuke Kaneko

Cast Miho Nakayama · Toru Kazama · Rie Miyazawa · Renji Ishibashi

Direction Hiroshi Sugawara

Cast Rie Miyazawa · Kenichiro Kikuchi · Miho Igarashi · Rika Abiko

Synopsis Seven Days' War (1988) follows a group of junior-high students who feel constrained by the rules and expectations set by their teachers and parents. In a bold move, they decide to break free from these limitations and orchestrate a rebellion....

Direction Yûya Ishii

Cast Rie Miyazawa · Hayato Isomura · Fumi Nikaido · Jô Odagiri

Direction Hwa-Kun Chang · Chen Yi-Wen

Cast Rie Miyazawa · Chu Chung-Heng · Tai Bo · Joyce H. Cheng

Synopsis The Cabbie (2000) follows the story of Ah Quan, a content taxi driver who finds his life taking an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with a charming police officer. In an attempt to capture her attention, Ah Quan devises...