Screenplay: Satomi Ôshima
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Satomi Ôshima. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 12
Direction Shosuke Murakami · Takao Kinoshita
Cast Erika Sawajiri · Ryô Nishikido · Hiroko Yakushimaru · Riko Narumi
Synopsis 1 Litre of Tears (TV Series) (2005) follows the journey of a resilient family as their 15-year-old eldest daughter is diagnosed with an incurable condition known as Spinocerebellar Degeneration. Despite her debilitating illness, she fights valiantly to maintain her quality...
7.9
159 votes
7.9
159 votes
Direction Ayumu Watanabe
Synopsis Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko (2021) is a heartfelt tale that revolves around the life of a resilient mother named Nikuko and her daughter, Kikuko. The story unfolds as they navigate their lives while residing on a boat, offering a unique...
6.0
51 votes
6.0
51 votes
Direction Yoshimi Itazu
Synopsis The Concierge at Hokkyoku Dept Store (2023) follows the journey of Akino, a fresh-faced concierge who finds herself in an extraordinary work environment. The department store she works at is no ordinary retail space; it caters to a unique clientele,...
5.7
40 votes
5.7
40 votes
Direction Kazuaki Ue
Cast Mao Inoue · Jonathan Sherr · Ryoko Kuninaka · Naho Toda
Synopsis My Darling Is a Foreigner (2010) presents an offbeat narrative centered around a Japanese manga artist, Saori (Mao Inoue), and an American language enthusiast, Tony (Jonathan Sherr), who form an unlikely bond. Tony, captivated by the Japanese language, travels to...
5.6
77 votes
5.6
77 votes
Direction Tetsu Maeda
Cast Suzu Hirose · Riku Ohnishi · Kengo Kora · Ami Tôma
Synopsis Water Flows Towards The Sea (2023) follows the journey of Naotatsu, a high school student who moves in with his uncle. On a rainy day, he is greeted by an enigmatic adult woman named Sakaki at the closest station, who...
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Direction Tetsu Maeda
Cast Mitsuko Kusabue · Toshiaki Karasawa · Hikari Ishida · Sennosuke Kataoka
Synopsis 90 Years Old - So What? (2024) follows the journey of Sato Aiko, a renowned literary figure who has earned numerous accolades. After retiring from her writing career, Aiko finds herself in a state of isolation, with no visitors and...
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Direction Hatano Takafumi
Cast Mikako Tabe · Issei Takahashi · Mark Chinnery · Aya Ohmasa
Synopsis My Long Awaited Love Story (TV) (2016) follows Riko Shirono, a woman who, despite her role as a love simulation game planner, has modest expectations for her own romantic life. Her world shifts when she receives a commission from the...
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Direction Kentarô Hagiwara
Cast Takumi Kitamura · Mackenyu Arata · Sayu Kubota · Shô Kiyohara
Synopsis Our 30 Minute Sessions (2020) follows the extraordinary journey of a shy university student who, after the passing of a renowned musician, becomes the sole individual capable of perceiving and communicating with the musician's spirit. Through the use of a...
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Direction Kentarô Hagiwara
Cast Kotone Furukawa · Asuka Kudô · Gordon Maeda · Mizuki Yamamoto
Synopsis Ato 3-Kai, Kimi Ni Aeru (TV) (2020) follows the journey of Kaede, a thirty-year-old video director with a boyish appearance, who is on the hunt for both a stable job and a romantic partner. Working at a modest video production...
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Direction Toshio Tsuboi · Yasuharu Ishii · Momo Motoi · Kazumasa Tomita
Cast Hidetoshi Nishijima · Mana Ashida · Yûko Araki · Tetsuji Tamayama
Synopsis Sayonara, Maestro! (2024) follows the journey of Shunpei Natsume, a globally acclaimed maestro who spent his prime years abroad, collaborating with prestigious orchestras. His life revolved around his deep-seated passion for music, which ignited the same fervor in fellow musicians....
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Direction Toshio Tsuboi · Takeyoshi Yamamoto · Nobuhiro Doi
Cast Haru Kuroki · Issey Takahashi · Tomoya Nakamura · Mikako Ichikawa
Synopsis Nagi's Long Vacation (TV Series) (2019) follows the journey of Nagi, a young woman who is initially consumed by her daily routine of straightening her curly hair. Tired of the constant effort and the pressure to maintain a certain appearance,...
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Direction Toshio Tsuboi
Cast Ryunosuke Kamiki · Misato Morita · Yo Yoshida · Yuriko Ishida
Synopsis If My Wife Becomes an Elementary School Student. (2022) kicks off with a man and his daughter, who have been grappling with the loss of their wife and mother for a decade, suddenly finding themselves reunited with her. The twist?...
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