Takashi Sasano

In this 2016 psychological thriller directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a former detective, played by Hidetoshi Nishijima, moves to a quiet neighborhood with his wife, hoping to leave behind the stress…

“125 Years Memory” (海難1890 Kainan) is a drama film from 2015, directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka and penned by Eriko Komatsu. This film is a collaborative effort between Japan and Turkey….

In 1940, Masaaki Takaoka serves as an instructor in the agricultural department at a youth training center. Despite the looming defeat of Japan, all of Masaaki’s pupils are conscripted in…

Nami, a young woman burdened by the issues stemming from her troubled upbringing, comes into a modest inheritance. This newfound wealth enables her to explore a range of pursuits, several…

In the tranquil coastal village, Etsuko’s café serves as the central hub where locals come together to chat and enjoy her renowned coffee. However, change is on the horizon.

In an effort to enhance the reputation of Oita, the city’s mayor tasks Chiaki, a young employee in the public relations department, with creating a women’s tug of war team….

This film narrates the story of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th-century go master who shifted his focus to astronomy and developed a new calendar for Japan. It is inspired by the…

Ginko’s younger sibling, Tetsuro, who has not succeeded in his comedic career, stands out as the eccentric member of the family. His often embarrassing, boisterous, and sometimes inappropriate behavior leads…

A poignant exploration of life and death, this film follows Daigo Kobayashi, a cellist who finds himself out of work and reluctantly takes a job as a nōkanshi, a traditional…

The story explores the bond between a youthful blind samurai named Kimura and his wife, who is willing to make a personal sacrifice to protect her husband’s honor.