Yoshino Kimura

While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother’s tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy’s mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the “long-awaited one.”

A university student has the usual dreams and aspirations. It turns out to be a pipe dream and so she murders her own flesh and blood. The usual media heads…

Natsuko Kotani has a natural talent for deception. In contrast, her distant relative, Tetsuko Ishida, is a principled lawyer. Whenever Natsuko lands in hot water, Tetsuko is the one who…

Kazuki Miyaichi, a teenager, has always sensed a lack of affection from her mother because of the conditions of her birth. Struggling with feelings of anxiety and self-worthlessness, she turns…

Detective Kenichi Itami of the National Police Agency teams up with Akira Iwatsuki from the cyber investigation unit to tackle a complicated murder case. The deceased was previously being scrutinized…

In this gripping psychological thriller directed by Tetsuya Nakashima, a middle school teacher embarks on a calculated plan of revenge after a personal tragedy involving her students. The film intricately…

In a gripping tale directed by Fernando Meirelles, a sudden epidemic of blindness sweeps through a city, leading to societal collapse and chaos. The story follows a group of individuals…

In a unique blend of Western and samurai genres, this film tells the story of a nameless gunman who arrives in a small town torn apart by two rival gangs,…

Set in the vibrant and visually stunning world of Edo-period Japan, this film follows the journey of a young girl named Kiyoha, who rises through the ranks of a brothel…

Set in 19th century Japan, this film presents a lyrical romance that transcends the typical clichés associated with samurai films.