Direction: Yoichi Sai

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Yoichi Sai. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


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Blood and Bones

2004 · Movie · 140 min. · Japan

Direction Yoichi Sai

Cast Takeshi Kitano · Hirofumi Arai · Tomoko Tabata · Jô Odagiri

Synopsis Blood and Bones (2004) unfolds against the backdrop of World War II and the subsequent post-war era in Japan. The narrative centers around the character of Shunpei Kim, portrayed by Takeshi Kitano, a volatile Korean individual employed at a fish...

6.0

70 votes

6.0

70 votes

Kamui

2009 · Movie · 120 min. · Japan

Direction Yoichi Sai

Cast Ken'ichi Matsuyama · Koyuki · Suzuka Ohgo · Ekin Cheng

Synopsis Kamui (2009) is a cinematic adaptation of the classic manga series "The Legend of Kamui" (1964-71). The story follows Kamui, portrayed by Matsuyama Kenichi, who was exiled from his village as a child and later became a formidable assassin within...

5.2

69 votes

5.2

69 votes

The Lady in a Black Dress

1987 · Movie · 100 min. · Japan

Direction Yoichi Sai

Cast Tomoyo Harada · Toshiyuki Nagashima · Hideo Murota · Takashi Fuji

Synopsis The Lady in a Black Dress (1987) follows the story of Fujiki Asuka, who arrives at a bar under the management of Tamura, a former guide for escaping Yakuza members. Asuka is introduced as an acquaintance of Tamura's sister-in-law and...

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All Under the Moon

1993 · Movie · 109 min. · Japan

Direction Yoichi Sai

Cast Goro Kishitani · Ruby Moreno · Moeko Ezawa · Masato Furuoya

Synopsis All Under the Moon (1993) follows the life of a second-generation Korean-Japanese taxi driver who faces persistent discrimination. His journey takes a turn when he becomes involved with a charming Filipina woman who works as a B-girl at his mother's...

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Marks

1995 · Movie · 138 min. · Japan

Direction Yoichi Sai

Cast Masato Hagiwara · Kiichi Nakai · Masato Furuoya · Yûko Natori

Synopsis Marks (1995) follows a series of violent murders occurring in Tokyo. A defiant police officer is tasked with solving the case, uncovering that all victims were once part of the same college club in the 1960s. As he navigates the...

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The Glorious Asuka Gang!

1988 · Movie · 100 min. · Japan

Direction Yoichi Sai

Cast Miho Tsumiki · Yôko Kikuchi · Kumiko Takeda

Synopsis The Glorious Asuka Gang! (1988) unfolds in the year 1990, amidst the dimly lit, shadowy alleys of New Kabuki Town. The chaotic landscape is dominated by rival gangs of youthful troublemakers and a tainted police force. The delicate balance of...

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Mosquito on the Tenth Floor

1983 · Movie · 108 min. · Japan

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...

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The Pig's Retribution

1999 · Movie · 118 min. · Japan

Direction Yoichi Sai

Cast Michiko Ameku · Yoshie Hayasaka · Ittoku Kishibe · Yukiyoshi Ozawa

Synopsis The Pig's Retribution (1999) follows the journey of a naive young man who embarks on a peculiar voyage with three prostitutes to a secluded island. Their mission is to retrieve the remains of his long-lost father, which have been left...

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Via Okinawa

1989 · Movie · 111 min. · Japan

Direction Yoichi Sai

Cast Anna Nakagawa · Ryo Ishibashi · Reona Hirota · Yasuo Daichi

Synopsis Via Okinawa (1989) unfolds in 1968 amidst the backdrop of the Vietnam War, focusing on a 16-year-old half-Japanese, half-American girl residing in Okinawa. She is employed at a restaurant frequented by American soldiers. One fateful day, she encounters the charismatic...

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Let Him Rest in Peace

1985 · Movie · 103 min. · Japan

Direction Yoichi Sai

Cast Tatsuya Fuji · Mitsuko Baisho · Yoshio Harada

Synopsis Let Him Rest in Peace (1985) follows the journey of a man who goes back to his coastal hometown to settle scores with a powerful yakuza leader. Throughout his quest, he captivates the hearts of young men, mellows out a...

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