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    What a Wonderful Family! 2016 POSTER

    What a Wonderful Family!

    2016

    Japanese

    6.8

    10

    Action

    Comedy

    family relationships

    relationships

    slice of life

    Yôji Yamada Yôji Yamada Director Yuriko Hirooka Yuriko Hirooka as Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Custodian Jun Fubuki Jun Fubuki as Kayo Yû Aoi Yû Aoi as Noriko Mamiya
    A husband and wife have been married for 50 years. For her birthday, the husband asks the wife what she wants for her birthday present. She replies that she wants a divorce. The wife's divorce announcement sends the entire family into chaos.
    What a Wonderful Family! 3: My Wife, My Life 2018 POSTER

    What a Wonderful Family! 3: My Wife, My Life

    2018

    Japanese

    6.8

    8

    96%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    family relationships

    friends vs. family interment

    interlocked lives

    relationships

    revisit hometown

    secret savings

    Yôji Yamada Yôji Yamada Director Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Jun Fubuki Jun Fubuki as Masahiko Nishimura Masahiko Nishimura as Yû Aoi Yû Aoi as
    At the Hirata home, three generations of their family live together. A crisis ensues when one afternoon, housewife Fumie falls asleep and wakes up to find a thief has stolen her secret money she kept hidden in the refrigerator.
    Greatful Dead 2013 POSTER

    Greatful Dead

    2013

    Japanese

    6.4

    15

    Action

    Comedy

    Horror

    kidnapping

    Thriller

    tokyo, japan

    Eiji Uchida Eiji Uchida Director Itsuji Itao Itsuji Itao as Wakana Sakai Wakana Sakai as Kenji Matsuda Kenji Matsuda as Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Shiomi
    Nami is a young woman with numerous hangups sprouting from a dysfunctional childhood. She inherits a small fortune that allows her to pursue various interests, many of which are abnormal.
    Damejin 2006 POSTER

    Damejin

    2006

    Japanese

    6.1

    2

    Action

    Comedy

    Satoshi Miki Satoshi Miki Director Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Hidetaka Yoshioka Hidetaka Yoshioka as Masumi Okada Masumi Okada as Sion Sono Sion Sono as (voice)
    An off-beat comedy about 3 'damejin' (useless persons), who don't work and spend their lives doing nothing. They actually don't want to work. When they hear 'in India one can live without working' they take it seriously. They begin to raise the money to go to India by doing anything but working, such as ripping off stamps from others' letters to sell, robbery at the bank which itself went bankrupt, etc.
    Wasao 2011 POSTER

    Wasao

    2011

    Japanese

    5.6

    4

    Action

    Drama

    Yoshinari Nishikôri Yoshinari Nishikôri Director Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Shirô Sano Shirô Sano as Hiroko Yakushimaru Hiroko Yakushimaru as Kai Inowaki Kai Inowaki as
    Wasao, an Akita dog in Aomori Prefecture that became famous as an ugly-yet-cute dog from a traveller's blog. Heartwarming drama starring Wasao himself turns part of the life of this former stray into an original story. Setsuko, who runs a grilled-squid shop in a fishing village at the foot of the Shirakami mountains, decides to take in a large dog with a long, unruly fur that has shown up in town. She names the dog Wasao and showers it with affection, but Wasao at that time doesn't take to Setsuko.
    The Discarnates 1988 POSTER

    The Discarnates

    1988

    Japanese

    7.1

    9

    Action

    Drama

    Fantasy

    ice cream

    Nobuhiko Ôbayashi Nobuhiko Ôbayashi Director Tôru Minegishi Tôru Minegishi as Yôji Matsuda Yôji Matsuda as Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Dentist Kumiko Akiyoshi Kumiko Akiyoshi as Fusako Harada, Mother
    Harada is a successful scenario writer, and his best buddy has just announced an intention to propose to Harada's ex-wife. Recovering from the shock, Harada indulges in melancholy, mainly on his failure as a husband and father, and goes to a 'Rakugo' show, where a friendly man in the audience invites him home. Harada is puzzled at the strong resemblance of this man and his wife to his own parents, who were killed nearly 30 years ago when he was twelve.
    Cape Nostalgia 2014 POSTER

    Cape Nostalgia

    2014

    Japanese

    6.1

    2

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    Izuru Narushima Izuru Narushima Director Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Hiroshi Abe Hiroshi Abe as Eiko Koike Eiko Koike as Eri Sayuri Yoshinaga Sayuri Yoshinaga as Etsuko
    Etsuko's café in her peaceful little seaside town is where everyone gathers to gossip and taste her famous brew. But the winds of change are beginning to blow.
    Life in Overtime 2018 POSTER

    Life in Overtime

    2018

    Japanese

    6.6

    1

    Action

    aging

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    encounter

    self-discovery

    turning point

    Hideo Nakata Hideo Nakata Director Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Hiroshi Tachi Hiroshi Tachi as Atsuko Takahata Atsuko Takahata as Hitomi Kuroki Hitomi Kuroki as
    After decades of single-minded dedication to his work, a worker with an elite career course at a major bank is transferred or rather relegated to a subsidiary company, where he finds himself at a loos as he reaches retirement age.
    Labyrinth of Cinema 2019 POSTER

    Labyrinth of Cinema

    2019

    Japanese

    6.7

    9

    93%

    75%

    Action

    Drama

    History

    movie theater

    Romance

    Sci-Fi

    War

    Nobuhiko Ôbayashi Nobuhiko Ôbayashi Director Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Tokio Emoto Tokio Emoto as Gorô Inagaki Gorô Inagaki as Tadanobu Asano Tadanobu Asano as Lt. Sako
    When lightning strikes a theater about to close its doors, three moviegoers are thrust back in time to the world inside the screen.
    10 Promises to My Dog 2008 POSTER

    10 Promises to My Dog

    2008

    Japanese

    6.9

    9

    Action

    animal

    animals

    Comedy

    dog

    Drama

    family relationships

    human animal relationship

    japan

    Romance

    Katsuhide Motoki Katsuhide Motoki Director Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Pierre Taki Pierre Taki as (as Piêru Taki) Ryô Kase Ryô Kase as Susumu Hoshi Chizuru Ikewaki Chizuru Ikewaki as Yuko Inoue
    One day a puppy comes to the house of Akari, who has just turned twelve, and was trying hard to act strong after her mother suddenly fell ill. She immediately falls in love with the puppy and names it "Socks" after the paws which looked like they had white socks on. Akari was together with Socks day and night. However, as Akari grows up, her feelings and interest moves away from Socks. Year by year, their distance grows, which also leads to her physical distance as she moves to a far off city, and must leave Socks behind to a childhood friend.One day Akari remembers the 10 promises that she had made with Socks and her deceased mother...
    Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies 1986 POSTER

    Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies

    1986

    Japanese

    7.0

    1

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    Yôji Yamada Yôji Yamada Director Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Kaori Momoi Kaori Momoi as Empress Akiko Hidetaka Yoshioka Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo Keiko Matsuzaka Keiko Matsuzaka as Sumie Kawashima
    Director Ogata discovers a new female star in Koharu Tanaka, who works selling candy at a studio theater and she is given a part as a bit player. After the studio's top leading lady is embroiled in a scandal, Koharu is suddenly thrust into the limelight when she replaces her in a film and gains instant fame and fortune. But the going is not always easy, and she soon seeks help from unexpected quarters.
    Chin-Yu-Ki: The Journey to the West with Farts 2016 POSTER

    Chin-Yu-Ki: The Journey to the West with Farts

    2016

    Japanese

    4.0

    Action

    Comedy

    Yudai Yamaguchi Yudai Yamaguchi Director Pierre Taki Pierre Taki as Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Kana Kurashina Kana Kurashina as Junpei Mizobata Junpei Mizobata as
    Genzo is a monk on his way to Tianzhu (early East Asian name for India). Along the way, he happens to visit a house and meets an old couple. The couple has an adopted son, Taro Yamada (Kenichi Matsuyama). They ask Genzo to rehabilitate Taro who makes trouble with his magical power. Genzo takes Taro and travels to Tianzhu.
    Dear Doctor 2009 POSTER

    Dear Doctor

    2009

    Japanese

    7.0

    3

    71%

    71%

    Action

    country doctor

    dark secret

    Drama

    scandal

    social status

    village life

    woman director

    Miwa Nishikawa Miwa Nishikawa Director Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Yutaka Matsushige Yutaka Matsushige as Kimiko Yo Kimiko Yo as Akemi Ohtake Kaoru Yachigusa Kaoru Yachigusa as Kaduko Torikai
    Osamu Ino is a great doctor who is beloved in his rural village. His knowledge and dedication make an equally strong impression on his reluctant medical intern, Keisuke Soma. But, Soma and the villagers reconsider their opinion when they learn about a shameful incident from Dr. Ino's past. Now the once-respected doctor must account for his past actions.
    A Class to Remember 3: The New Voyage 1998 POSTER

    A Class to Remember 3: The New Voyage

    1998

    Japanese

    6.6

    1

    Drama

    Yôji Yamada Yôji Yamada Director Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Kunie Tanaka Kunie Tanaka as Kimiko Yo Kimiko Yo as Hidetaka Yoshioka Hidetaka Yoshioka as
    A widow who has single-handedly raised her autistic son loses her job and begins attending a technical college to gain new qualifications. She meets others looking for a new start in life, including a former salaryman with whom she begins a furtive romance...
    A Class to Remember 1993 POSTER

    A Class to Remember

    1993

    Japanese

    7.0

    3

    Drama

    japanese school

    Yôji Yamada Yôji Yamada Director Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Kunie Tanaka Kunie Tanaka as Masato Hagiwara Masato Hagiwara as Keiko Takeshita Keiko Takeshita as
    A cantankerous but loveable high school teacher teaches a night school in a poor neighborhood for adult students on the fringes of Japanese society.
    A Class to Remember 4: Fifteen 2000 POSTER

    A Class to Remember 4: Fifteen

    2000

    English

    6.7

    3

    Drama

    Yôji Yamada Yôji Yamada Director Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Yûta Kanai Yûta Kanai as Daisuke Kawashima Nenji Kobayashi Nenji Kobayashi as Daisuke's father Hidekazu Akai Hidekazu Akai as Yasu Sasaki
    Bored with school, 15-year-old Daisuke Kawashima embarks on a pilgrimage to visit the 7,000-year-old cedar tree on distant Yakushima Island. Through his journey, Daisuke meets a number of interesting people, including friendly truck driver Sumire and a mysterious mountaineer girl.
    Ikigami 2008 POSTER

    Ikigami

    2008

    Japanese

    7.0

    19

    Action

    Drama

    Tomoyuki Takimoto Tomoyuki Takimoto Director Noriko Eguchi Noriko Eguchi as Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Director Ishii Takashi Tsukamoto Takashi Tsukamoto as Hidekazu Morio Jun Fubuki Jun Fubuki as Kazuko Takazawa
    In an attempt to spur citizens into taking more productive roles in society, the Japanese government issues death messages, or "ikigami", informing them that they have only 24 hours left to live. The film follows a young man tasked with delivering these messages, as well as the victims.
    Cut 2011 POSTER

    Cut

    2011

    Japanese

    6.5

    3

    50%

    50%

    Action

    Drama

    Thriller

    Amir Naderi Amir Naderi Director Ikuji Nakamura Ikuji Nakamura as Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Hiroshi Hidetoshi Nishijima Hidetoshi Nishijima as Shuji Takako Tokiwa Takako Tokiwa as Yoko
    Shuji is an uncompromising young filmmaker at odds with Japanese society. One day he learns that his loan shark brother, who had helped to finance his films, has been executed by his own yakuza gang for failing to repay his debts.
    The Hidden Blade 2004 POSTER

    The Hidden Blade

    2004

    Japanese

    7.6

    12

    84%

    84%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    History

    honor

    period drama

    revenge

    Romance

    samurai

    sword fight

    Yôji Yamada Yôji Yamada Director Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Jun Maeda Jun Maeda as Ken Ogata Ken Ogata as Chief Retainer Hori Hidetaka Yoshioka Hidetaka Yoshioka as Samon Shimada
    Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.
    Creepy 2016 POSTER

    Creepy

    2016

    Japanese

    6.4

    27

    91%

    57%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    Drama

    fire

    Horror

    investigation

    japan

    mind control

    Mystery

    professor

    Thriller

    Kiyoshi Kurosawa Kiyoshi Kurosawa Director Toru Baba Toru Baba as Hidetoshi Nishijima Hidetoshi Nishijima as Takakura Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano as Tanimoto Yûko Takeuchi Yûko Takeuchi as Yasuko
    After having narrowly escaped an attempt on his life at the hands of a psychopath, detective inspector Takakura quits active service in the police force and takes up a position as a university lecturer in criminal psychology. But his desire to get to the bottom of criminals’ motives remains, and he does not hesitate long when former colleague Nogami asks him to reopen an old case.
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