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    Parks 2017 POSTER

    Parks

    2017

    Japanese

    6.7

    10

    Action

    Drama

    Family

    family history

    music

    woman director

    Natsuki Seta Natsuki Seta Director Shirô Sano Shirô Sano as Ai Hashimoto Ai Hashimoto as Mei Nagano Mei Nagano as Haru Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Tokio
    Jun is a university student. She meets high school student Haru. Haru is looking for Sachiko, the ex-girlfriend of her now deceased father. Jun and Haru meet Tokio. Tokio is the grandson of Sachiko and they learn that Sachiko is now deceased. They find an open-reel tape from Sachiko's articles.
    Legend of the Demon Cat 2017 POSTER

    Legend of the Demon Cat

    2017

    Chinese

    6.2

    36

    91%

    44%

    Adventure

    ancient china

    based on novel or book

    cat

    Drama

    emperor

    Family

    Fantasy

    Horror

    Mystery

    poet

    Romance

    tang dynasty

    Kaige Chen Kaige Chen Director Sandrine Pinna Sandrine Pinna as Hiroshi Abe Hiroshi Abe as Keiko Matsuzaka Keiko Matsuzaka as Bai Ling Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Kûkai
    During the Late Tang Dynasty, a manor is invaded by a demon cat and a sense of unrest befalls the capital of Changan. A poet is charged with investigating the case and meets up with a monk. The two work together and pull apart the thread of clues to reveal a history of truths leading to the events.
    Parallel World Love Story 2019 POSTER

    Parallel World Love Story

    2019

    Japanese

    5.4

    8

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    memory remaker

    Mystery

    parallel world

    Romance

    short circuited memory

    unconscious subject

    Yoshitaka Mori Yoshitaka Mori Director Riho Yoshioka Riho Yoshioka as Mayuko Tsuno Hiroya Shimizu Hiroya Shimizu as Shinozaki Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Tomohiko Miwa Ron Mizuma Ron Mizuma as Yanase
    "A world" - After graduating from a university, close friends Takashi Tsurug and Tomohiko Miwa begin work at a company which does brain research. One day, Tomohiko introduces Mayuko Tsuno as his girlfriend. Takashi is stunned. When he was a university student, Takashi saw Mayuko Tsuno every day on the train opposite from the one he rode. He became attracted to her back then. "B world" - When Takashi Tsurug wakes up, his girlfriend Mayuko Tsuno makes breakfast as usual at his apartment. His friend Tomohiko Miwa introduced him to Mayuko and they have lived happily as a couple. Everything seems to be going smoothly, but Takashi begins to have doubts. Tomohiko, who worked with him at the same company, disappears and he can't discern if his memory is real or imaginary.
    Punk Samurai Slash Down 2018 POSTER

    Punk Samurai Slash Down

    2018

    Japanese

    6.0

    13

    80%

    Action

    Drama

    Gakuryû Ishii Gakuryû Ishii Director Tadanobu Asano Tadanobu Asano as Hanro Chayama Gô Ayano Gô Ayano as Junoshin Kake Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Makobee Makubo Keiko Kitagawa Keiko Kitagawa as Ron
    Junoshin Kake is a ronin. To get hired by the Kurokaze Han, he lies and tells them that a religious group is trying to destroy them. He gets hired by the Kurokaze Han, but they learn that Junoshin Kake lied. Junoshin Kake is given the death sentence and he must think of an escape plan.
    The Millennial Rapture 2012 POSTER

    The Millennial Rapture

    2012

    English

    4

    Action

    based on short story

    Drama

    Kôji Wakamatsu Kôji Wakamatsu Director Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Shinobu Terajima Shinobu Terajima as Shirô Sano Shirô Sano as Kengo Kôra Kengo Kôra as Hanzo
    Set in a small community called "Roji" where Kenji Nakagami-one of the most famous novelists in Japan-drew the absurdity and passion of life since its inhabitants have been living and dying. There were beautiful men in "Roji" who struggled to live with the blood of the Nakamato Clan, blood called "noble yet unholy." Oryu, a midwife, has watched all those men growing up, living and dying - She is now aging old and starts to talk with the dead men souls of the Nakamoto Clan.
    To the Ends of the Earth 2019 POSTER

    To the Ends of the Earth

    2019

    Japanese

    6.7

    8

    93%

    53%

    Drama

    uzbekistan

    Kiyoshi Kurosawa Kiyoshi Kurosawa Director Ryô Kase Ryô Kase as Iwao Tokio Emoto Tokio Emoto as Sasaki Atsuko Maeda Atsuko Maeda as Yoko Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Yoshioka
    A young Japanese woman named Yoko finds her cautious and insular nature tested when she travels to Uzbekistan to shoot the latest episode of her travel variety show.
    Fure fure shôjo 2008 POSTER

    Fure fure shôjo

    2008

    Japanese

    5.3

    2

    Action

    bukatsu

    Comedy

    Family

    high school

    high school girl

    japanese high school

    school

    Sport

    Kensaku Watanabe Kensaku Watanabe Director Keisuke Sohma Keisuke Sohma as Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Akira Tamura Tokio Emoto Tokio Emoto as Jôji Endô Yui Aragaki Yui Aragaki as Momoko Momoyama
    Momoko (Yui Aragaki) is a quiet and lonely high school girl who's only passion is to cheer traditional cheer squad, but all she could gather were good for nothing guys, who could not find places in school. They start the cheer squad with a disaster, but when they finally find the true meaning of "cheering" someone, their passion becomes power and gives strength to those that are cheered.
    No Reasons 2016 POSTER

    No Reasons

    2016

    English

    3.3

    10

    Action

    dark secret

    Drama

    Horror

    missing child

    Thriller

    Spencer Hawken Spencer Hawken Director Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Beef Tongue Johnnie Mae Johnnie Mae as Big Momma Pierre Taki Pierre Taki as Chopsticks Kimiko Yo Kimiko Yo as Kung Po
    When Jodie goes missing, her parents are left behind to pick up the pieces. They frantically try every option to get her to come home, or for her kidnappers to release her. While they search the mortuaries looking for clues, a private investigator discovers a murky world and a terrible secret everyone wants to keep.
    Tokyo Park 2011 POSTER

    Tokyo Park

    2011

    Japanese

    6.2

    1

    33%

    33%

    Action

    Drama

    Family

    Shinji Aoyama Shinji Aoyama Director Tamae Andô Tamae Andô as Takashi Ukaji Takashi Ukaji as Haraki Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Hiro Takai Haruma Miura Haruma Miura as Kôji Shida
    Koji, a university student and budding photographer, is asked by a man to secretly take pictures of his wife Yurika. As a result, his relationships with a girl who visits his part-time workplace called Tominaga and his step-sister Misaki begin to change subtly.
    Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow 2016 POSTER

    Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow

    2016

    Japanese

    6.4

    1

    Action

    Biography

    japan

    japanese film

    shogi

    Yoshitaka Mori Yoshitaka Mori Director Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Ken Yasuda Ken Yasuda as Tokio Emoto Tokio Emoto as Yûko Araki Yûko Araki as
    Satoshi Murayama, the shogi (Japanese chess) master known as the arch-rival of Yoshiharu Habu, the shogi genius of the century, died of an intractable disease at age 29. Satoshi devoted his life to fighting not only the disease but also his rivals, feverishly pursuing the highest title, at risk to his life. Director Yoshitaka Mori (Hyakuhachi (2008), Space Brothers (2012)) depicts Murayama's true struggling life, full of love from his parents and teacher, based on the non-fiction novel written by Yoshio Osaki. Kenichi Matsuyama intensely portrays Satoshi and physically embodies the character.
    Teacher and Stray Cat 2015 POSTER

    Teacher and Stray Cat

    2015

    Japanese

    6.3

    6

    Action

    Comedy

    Yoshihiro Fukagawa Yoshihiro Fukagawa Director Pierre Taki Pierre Taki as Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Sayu Kubota Sayu Kubota as Sumie Sasaki Sumie Sasaki as
    Following the death of his wife professor Kyoichi leads a solitary life by the sea. A stray cat called Mii, who was being fed by his wife, not only continues to drop by, but also seems to be visiting the altar Kyoichi has set up for his deceased wife. While uncomfortable with the cat and its visits, he nonetheless takes up a search when Mii goes missing. The endeavour connects him with the town's folk and reveals that he is not alone.
    Yuriko's Aroma 2010 POSTER

    Yuriko's Aroma

    2010

    Japanese

    5.2

    4

    20%

    20%

    Drama

    erotic movie

    Romance

    sexual massage

    Kôta Yoshida Kôta Yoshida Director Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Noriko Eguchi Noriko Eguchi as Jun Miho Jun Miho as Noriko Kijima Noriko Kijima as
    30 something year old Yuriko (Noriko Eguchi) works as a aromatherapist at an aroma salon. She uses essentials oils and her hands to soothe her client’s inner well-being. Yuriko also has a secret she can’t tell anyone; She gets incredibly turned on by the sweaty scent of a 17 year old high school student named Tetsuya (Shota Someya). Tetsuya is also the nephew of the salon owner (Jun Miho). Meanwhile, salon client Ayama (Saori Hara) asks to practice aromatherapy, but her real intent is to press her large breasts against Yuriko.
    Jellyfish Eyes 2013 POSTER

    Jellyfish Eyes

    2013

    Japanese

    4.7

    2

    29%

    42%

    Action

    Comedy

    Fantasy

    Takashi Murakami Takashi Murakami Director Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Kanji Tsuda Kanji Tsuda as Houko Kuwashima Houko Kuwashima as KO2 Akiko Yajima Akiko Yajima as Kurage-bo
    In present-day Japan, little Masashi moves from an evacuation center to a small village. There he will discover that every child has the ability to communicate with a fantastic creature, but they are being used in an evil plan to collect the children’s negative energy. Artist Takashi Murakami ‘s debut film is an amazing epic story that is an X-Ray of children’s hopes and fears with the artist’s unmistakable visual style.
    First Love 2019 POSTER

    First Love

    2019

    Japanese

    6.7

    29

    95%

    Action

    boxer

    Comedy

    Crime

    criminal underworld

    incurable disease

    japanese film

    Romance

    tokyo, japan

    yakuza

    Takashi Miike Takashi Miike Director Sansei Shiomi Sansei Shiomi as Seiyô Uchino Seiyô Uchino as Gondo Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Kase Takahiro Miura Takahiro Miura as Yasu
    One night in Tokyo, Leo, a young boxer, meets his first love, Monica, an imprisoned sex worker. Caught up in a drug-smuggling scheme, they find themselves pursued by a corrupt cop, a yakuza, his nemesis, and a female assassin.
    Samurai Marathon 2019 POSTER

    Samurai Marathon

    2019

    Japanese

    6.2

    8

    19th century

    Action

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    edo period

    History

    jidaigeki

    marathon

    samurai

    Bernard Rose Bernard Rose Director Danny Huston Danny Huston as Commodore Perry Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Hironoshin Uesugi Takeru Satoh Takeru Satoh as Jinnai Karasawa Naoto Takenaka Naoto Takenaka as Mataemon Kurita
    When feudal lord Itakura Katsuakira decides to prepare his samurai troops for the onslaught of modernization by having them compete in a marathon, his independent-minded daughter Yuki secretly joins the race.
    Lumberjack the Monster 2023 POSTER

    Lumberjack the Monster

    2023

    Japanese

    5.9

    8

    67%

    50%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    Horror

    lawyer

    psychopath

    revenge

    serial killer

    suspense

    Thriller

    Takashi Miike Takashi Miike Director Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Keisuke Horibe Keisuke Horibe as Nanao Nanao as Arashiko Toshiro Riho Yoshioka Riho Yoshioka as Emi Kagemi
    After Akira Ninomiya miraculously survives a brutal attack by an unknown assailant wearing a "monster mask," he becomes fixated on finding the attacker and getting revenge.
    Hotsureru 2023 POSTER

    Hotsureru

    2023

    Japanese

    5.8

    2

    Drama

    Romance

    Takuya Kato Takuya Kato Director Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Kanji Furutachi Kanji Furutachi as Haru Kuroki Haru Kuroki as Mugi Kadowaki Mugi Kadowaki as
    Watako has just lost her lover, Kimura, in a traffic accident in Tokyo. She decides to bury the trauma of this tragedy and carries on with her life with her husband. Although she puts on a facade for a while, the loss of Kimura has left deep marks, and she can't escape his memory any longer. She must now confront her grief.
    Devilman 2004 POSTER

    Devilman

    2004

    Japanese

    3.9

    7

    41%

    41%

    Action

    based on manga

    demon

    devil

    Fantasy

    go nagai

    Horror

    live action adaptation of manga

    monster

    Thriller

    Hiroyuki Nasu Hiroyuki Nasu Director Bob Sapp Bob Sapp as Newscaster Morrison Hirotarô Honda Hirotarô Honda as Professor Asuka Suzunosuke Tanaka Suzunosuke Tanaka as Roppei Musaka Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Susumu
    A scientific exploration in search of a new energy source unleashes a group of powerful demons who begin possessing human bodies and destroying civilization. Close friends Akira and Ryo wind up on different sides of this epic struggle. Akira’s inner strength allows him to maintain his identity and fight for good, but the weaker Ryo is completely overtaken by Satan himself.
    The Sion Sono 2016 POSTER

    The Sion Sono

    2016

    Japanese

    6.6

    3

    Action

    Documentary

    Arata Ôshima Arata Ôshima Director Sion Sono Sion Sono as Self Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Self Fumi Nikaidô Fumi Nikaidô as Self Megumi Kagurazaka Megumi Kagurazaka as Self
    Directed by Arata Oshima, son of rebel filmmaker Nagisa Oshima, who had praised Sono's early work before his passing, this documentary gives insight into the man, the poet, the painter, the scriptwriter, the husband and the boy who will eventually grow up to be the Sion Sono. Lineage, history and the past meeting the present are themes in this film in which Oshima connects the dots in Sono's creative life by taking the camera to the site of his upbringing and following the production of his most recent film The Whispering Star.
    The Snow White Murder Case 2014 POSTER

    The Snow White Murder Case

    2014

    Japanese

    6.9

    4

    72%

    72%

    based on novel or book

    co-workers relationship

    Crime

    Drama

    malice

    murder

    Mystery

    suspicion

    suspicion of murder

    Yoshihiro Nakamura Yoshihiro Nakamura Director Erena Ono Erena Ono as Eimi Mitsushima Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Hasegawa Katsuhisa Namase Katsuhisa Namase as Mizutani (TV show's host) Misako Renbutsu Misako Renbutsu as Risako Karino
    Beautiful Noriko Miki works at a cosmetic company. One day, Noriko is murdered. People begin to suspect her co-worker Miki Shirono might have killed her. Television begins to cover her story. A TV show interviews Miki Shirono's colleagues, family, people from her hometown. Rumors turn into fear. Is she a wicked a woman?
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