Screenplay: Yôichi Higashi
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Yôichi Higashi. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 14
Direction Yôichi Higashi
Cast Bunta Sugawara · Satomi Ishihara · Tadanobu Asano · Mitsuru Hirata
Synopsis My Grandpa (2003) follows the story of Tamako, a 13-year-old girl navigating her first year of high school. Her life takes an unexpected turn when her grandfather, Kenzo, returns home after serving time in prison. Kenzo takes it upon himself...
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Direction Yôichi Higashi
Cast Naoko Otani · Tamao Nakamura · Tetta Sugimoto · Atsuro Watabe
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Cast Mako Midori · Jiro Kawarazaki · Hatsuo Yamaya · Kei Sato
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Okinawa Islands
1969 · Documentary · 91 min. · Japan
Direction Yôichi Higashi
Synopsis Okinawa Islands (1969) presents a compelling exploration of the island's condition during the period of U.S. military control. The narrative centers around a young individual who endured a tragic mass suicide event on one of the islands following Japan's surrender...
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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...
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Direction Yôichi Higashi
Cast Chôichirô Kawarasaki · Mako Midori · Soichi Ito · Renji Ishibashi
Synopsis The Gentle Japanese (1971) follows the poignant journey of a survivor from the devastating mass suicides that occurred on Tokashiki Island in 1945. This individual finds unexpected solace and love in an unusual place, forming a deep connection with a...
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Cast Masao Kusakari · Kanako Higuchi · Kaoru Kobayashi · Mitsuko Kusabue
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Direction Yôichi Higashi
Cast Masanobu Katsumura · Takako Tokiwa · Sôsuke Ikematsu · Takato Hosoyamada
Synopsis Somebody's Xylophone (2016) follows Sayoko as she transitions from the bustling city center to the quieter suburbs. During a routine visit to a local beauty salon for a hair appointment, she receives a polite follow-up email from her stylist. What...
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Direction Yôichi Higashi
Cast Yagi Nakasuji · Yûko Tanaka · Morio Kazama · Masahiko Tsugawa
Synopsis The Rape (1982) follows the harrowing journey of Yahagi Michiko, who is brutally attacked and assaulted while walking home one night. The narrative delves into her struggles as she navigates the complexities of the police investigation, hospital procedures, and the...
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Direction Yôichi Higashi
Cast Setsuko Karasuma · Masahiko Tsugawa · Koichi Sato · Ichirô Araki
Synopsis Manon (1981) follows the captivating journey of a young woman navigating the treacherous world of high society. The narrative delves into her ascent to prominence and her eventual downfall, offering a poignant exploration of ambition, love, and the consequences of...
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Direction Yôichi Higashi
Cast Tadanobu Asano · Hiromi Nagasaku · Sei Andô
Synopsis Wandering Home (2010) follows the tumultuous journey of Yasuyuki Tsukahara (Tadanobu Asano), a war photojournalist who once shared a life with renowned manga artist Yuki Sonoda (Hiromi Nagasaku) and their children. Yasuyuki's struggles with alcoholism led to their divorce and...
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Direction Yôichi Higashi
Cast Sasa Handa · Yuzuka Kinoshita · Takayuki Ohishi · Yûya Takayama
Synopsis Mad Sultry Sisters (2011) kicks off with Yoko impulsively visiting her long-distance partner, only to discover her elder sister, Mikiko, in his bed. Devastated, Yoko finds solace and starts a new romantic journey with a man she encounters unexpectedly.
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Direction Yôichi Higashi
Cast Mieko Harada · Keigo Matsuyama · Shogo Matsuyama · Kyôzô Nagatsuka
Synopsis Eno nakano bokuno mura (Village of Dreams) (1996) explores the formative years of two nine-year-old twin boys residing in a tranquil rural village in post-World War II Japan. The narrative delves into their unique bonds with their schoolteacher mother and...
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Direction Yôichi Higashi
Cast Kaori Momoi · Eiji Okuda · Leo Morimoto · Jūzō Itami
Synopsis No More Easy Life (1979) follows the journey of Mariko, a typical Japanese college student from the 1970s, who juggles multiple part-time jobs and romantic interests over her academic responsibilities. She grapples with a choice between her former boyfriend, a...
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