419 Films Showcasing Japanese Cinema

And Then

1985 • 130 min

Daisuke, a 30-year-old with a passion for music and literature, is expected by his wealthy family to find a stable job and a suitable wife. His family can easily support his lifestyle. However, his carefully planned life is disrupted when…

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When a Woman Ascends the Stairs

1960 • 111 min

Drama

"Mama," set in Tokyo's Ginza district, offers a look into the life of Keiko, a 30-year-old hostess. The film follows her daily experiences as a widow navigating societal expectations and the demands of her job. Keiko must project confidence and…

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My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

2005 • 107 min

In 2015, a deadly virus spreads across the globe. It's a fatal illness triggered by exposure to images. Those infected succumb to the disease, overwhelmed by fear and despair, with no defense against it. The media has dubbed the affliction…

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Zatoichi and the Fugitives

1968 • 82 min

Blind masseur Zatoichi becomes the target of dangerous criminals employed by a dishonest government official.

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Hymn to a Tired Man

1968 • 130 min

Zensaku, a middle-aged man with partial hearing, discovers his son has fallen in love with the daughter of the war officer who caused his son's disability.

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Apart from You

1933 • 64 min

A seasoned geisha finds herself working with a younger geisha who harbors resentment towards her family for their decision to enter this profession. The younger woman's feelings are compounded by her teenage son's shame of his mother's work.

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Spring on Leper's Island

1940 • 88 min

This is the story of a doctor's experiences living and working in a remote leper colony. It's a personal account of her life within that isolated community.

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Fire Festival

1985 • 125 min

Tatsuo, a deeply respectful lumberjack, tries to stop the construction of a marine park on his family's property by championing traditional ways.

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The Great Yokai War

2005 • 124 min • Budget $12M • Box office $15M

Comedy, Fantasy, Action

A troubled young boy is unexpectedly "chosen" and drawn into a war between yokai, mythological creatures. He finds companionship with a group of friendly yokai who join him on his journey. He must now fight to protect them and liberate…

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Where Chimneys Are Seen

1953 • 108 min

"Where Chimneys Are Seen" centers on the intertwined lives of two couples living in a working-class neighborhood in Senju, a poorer industrial area of Tokyo.

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Tsugaru Folksong

1973 • 103 min

A young girl is questioned about a man she's been spending time with, as her grandmother plays a mournful tune on a shamisen. The scene shifts to a couple arriving from Tokyo: the woman returning to her hometown, and the…

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Chikamatsu Monogatari

1954 • 102 min

Drama, Romance

In 17th century Kyoto, a talented scroll-maker and his wife navigate the strict rules of their society. False rumors of an affair between his wife and his employee shatter their peaceful life. Threatened by public shame and financial loss, they…

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The Eel

1997 • 117 min

Drama, Crime

This character-driven story follows a businessman haunted by his past as he serves a prison sentence for killing his wife. After his release, he tries to start over by opening a small barbershop in a peaceful neighborhood. He seeks redemption…

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A Taxing Woman

1987 • 127 min

Comedy, Crime

Ryoko Itakura, a dedicated tax investigator, becomes locked in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with Hideki Gondo, a wealthy millionaire who expertly hides his true fortune. Itakura focuses on Gondo’s network of hourly hotels, suspecting he's been evading…

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Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero

2002 • 47 min

A self-destructive mob boss finds himself facing a deadly opponent in the shadowy streets of Tokyo. Ichi is a ruthless killer driven by a relentless need for violence and haunted by a terrible secret. He takes lives without remorse. The…

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Suzaku

1997 • 95 min

Drama

This moving film follows the life of a family in a small Japanese logging village. Tahara Kozo is the head of the family, living with his mother Sachiko, wife Yasuyo, adopted nephew Eisuke, and daughter Michiru. The story unfolds during…

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The False Student

1960 • 94 min

This youth drama takes place at a Japanese university, where a group of engaged students are actively involved in leftist politics.

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Pale Flower

1964 • 96 min

Crime, Romance

This crime drama centers on a recently released ex-gangster trying to find his place in a shifting world of criminal alliances. His life changes when he meets a spirited young woman drawn into the dangerous world of gambling and shady…

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The Hidden Fortress

1958 • 139 min

During a brutal war between feudal Japanese clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, former soldiers from a defeated army, find themselves guided by a mysterious man to a hidden fortress in the mountains.

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Kotoko

2011 • 91 min

Drama, Horror

A single mother battling double vision and terrifying hallucinations struggles to care for her baby. Overwhelmed, she suffers a breakdown and is deemed unfit to parent, resulting in her child being taken away. The only relief from her visions comes…

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It's Only Talk

2006 • 128 min

"It's Only Talk," based on an award-winning novel, follows Yuko, a 35-year-old woman who is single, unemployed, and struggles with bipolar disorder. The film opens with Yuko relocating to Kamata Town.

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Hana

2006 • 127 min

Action, Drama, History

In a poor district of Edo, a young samurai named Soza is tasked by his clan with avenging his father's death. Lacking skill as a swordsman, he prefers a simple life among the locals, teaching children literacy. When he finally…

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Tooku no Sora

2010 • 84 min

In 1980s South Korea, amidst the chaos of the Gwangju uprising, a Korean man and a Korean-Japanese woman connect through student activism and fall in love. However, the woman vanishes, and thirty years later, she hides her past, fearing her…

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Late Spring

1949 • 108 min

Drama

Noriko, a 27-year-old woman happily living with her father, enjoys a peaceful life free from marital expectations. But her aunt Masa's attempts to help disrupt their close family. Worried Noriko will be alone, Masa convinces her father, Shukichi, to find…

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Early Spring

1956 • 145 min

Drama, Romance

This film explores the strained marriage of a Tokyo couple, focusing on the husband's struggle with the routine and lack of connection in his life. Seeking escape from his passionless relationship, he begins an affair. The movie examines the personal…

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Sansho the Bailiff

1954 • 124 min

Drama

In feudal Japan, a determined mother embarks on a difficult journey to find her exiled father and reunite her family. Years ago, he was banished from his home, and now his whereabouts are unknown. Facing hardships in medieval Japan, she…

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The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail

1952 • 59 min

Drama, History, Thriller

Set in medieval Japan, this historical adventure follows Yoshitsune Minamoto and his devoted followers as they flee their enemies. Disguised as monks to evade detection, they rely on a comical but resourceful porter to guide them through dangerous territory. Facing…

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The Whole Family Works

1939 • 65 min

A father of nine struggles to find work. His children, despite their own hopes, are urged by both parents to take on low-paying jobs and help support the family.

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ICHI

2008 • 120 min

Action, Adventure, Drama

Ichi, a blind entertainer, journeys through the countryside with her guitar and cane, seeking the kind man who raised her. Her beauty, however, draws unwanted attention and trouble. Fortunately, Ichi is also a skilled swordswoman, concealing a deadly blade within…

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A Scene at the Sea

1991 • 101 min

Drama, Romance, Comedy

This inspiring drama follows a deaf garbage collector whose life changes when he finds a broken surfboard. He becomes determined to become a champion surfer, facing many challenges. With the support of his strong and loving deaf girlfriend, who shares…

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Noriko's Dinner Table

2005 • 159 min

Thriller, Drama

Noriko Shimabara, a teenager from Toyokawa, runs away from home to connect with Kumiko, the administrator of the online bulletin board, Haikyo.com. She becomes part of Kumiko's online community, which takes a disturbing turn following the mass suicide of 54…

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Fires on the Plain

2015 • 87 min

War, Drama

During the last months of World War II, Japanese soldiers in the Philippines are surrounded by resistance from the Filipino people and the advancing American forces. As their numbers decrease, they struggle to survive amidst the brutal realities of war.

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A Stranger of Mine

2005 • 98 min

Over the course of a single Friday night, Takeshi Miyata, an upright businessman, crosses paths with various individuals – some briefly, some more significantly – whose lives become connected in unexpected ways.

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The World of Kanako

2014 • 118 min • Box office $6M

Mystery, Crime, Thriller

When Kanako, a model daughter and high-achieving student, vanishes, her mother enlists the help of her ex-husband, a former police officer with a history of violence, to find her. As he investigates, his perfect image of Kanako begins to crumble,…

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Repast

1951 • 97 min

Drama

Michiyo lives a predictable life as a housewife in Osaka, dedicating herself to her husband and home. Though she appears content, a deep unhappiness persists. Surrounded by the city's energy, Michiyo quietly struggles with marital dissatisfaction and a longing for…

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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

1984 • 117 min • Budget $1M • Box office $9M

Adventure, Animation, Fantasy

After a devastating apocalypse, the peaceful kingdom of the Valley of the Wind is one of the last safe places left. It's surrounded by a poisonous forest protected by giant insects. Princess Nausicaä works to find a way for people…

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Mifune: The Last Samurai

2016 • 81 min

Documentary

This is a look at the life and career of Toshirō Mifune (1920-1997), the most famous actor of Japan's Golden Age of film.

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Typhoon Club

1985 • 115 min

Drama

This film offers a realistic look at a group of disheartened junior high students facing the transition to adulthood. The story takes place over five days, including the arrival of a powerful typhoon, the destruction it causes, and the days…

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The Sun's Burial

1960 • 88 min

In a poverty-stricken district of Osaka, desperate people with no hope for the future turn to crime. They steal, commit assaults and robberies, work as prostitutes, and trade in identification and blood.

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Mozu The Movie

2015 • 116 min

A hardened detective, haunted by the loss of his daughter, investigates her suspicious death. His investigation leads him to a chilling urban legend: a villain who infiltrates the dreams and subconscious of the Japanese population. The detective must unravel this…

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Battle Royale

2000 • 113 min • Budget $4M • Box office $30M

Drama, Thriller, Action

In a dystopian future, the Japanese government enacts the controversial "Battle Royale" law. A group of ninth-grade students are selected and compelled to fight to the death by their own classmates.

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Battle Royale II: Requiem

2003 • 155 min • Budget $9M • Box office $14M

Action, Thriller

Three years after the Battle Royale, Shuya Nanahara has become a notorious terrorist aiming to overthrow the government. His group, Wild Seven, launches a devastating attack on Christmas Day, destroying buildings in Tokyo and killing 8,000 people. To promote "teamwork,"…

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Ghost in the Shell

1995 • 83 min • Budget $3M • Box office $10M

Action, Animation, Science Fiction

In 2029, technology has blurred the lines between the real and digital worlds, giving people new abilities but also new risks, especially brain hacking. A mysterious hacker known as The Puppetmaster has increased their activity, now targeting political matters. So,…

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With Beauty and Sorrow

1965 • 106 min

Years after a man captivated the young painter Otoko and later penned a popular novel based on their relationship, he returns to her life. Otoko, now his student and his partner, devises a plan to ruin him and his family.

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The Funeral

1984 • 124 min

Comedy, Drama

Wabisuke grapples with grief after his father-in-law's sudden death. Over three emotionally intense days at home, his family faces a series of strange events that test their relationships. As they prepare for the funeral, hidden secrets are revealed, old conflicts…

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The Rickshaw Man

1958 • 103 min

A struggling rickshaw driver unexpectedly assists a young woman and her son following the sudden death of her husband.

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Key of Life

2012 • 128 min

Comedy, Crime

Desperate to escape a life of disappointment, a struggling actor makes a risky decision: he swaps identities with a stranger at a bathhouse, hoping for a fresh start. Instead, he unexpectedly inherits the life of a highly skilled assassin.

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Blackmail Is My Life

1968 • 90 min

Muraki, a streetwise survivor, quickly climbs the ranks using his talent for blackmail. He wants to maintain his carefree life, but his luck starts to change when he targets the business partners of a powerful gang leader.

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Black Rose Mansion

1969 • 91 min

Wealthy Kyohei hires the singer "Black Rose" for a performance at his exclusive club, but he unexpectedly unleashes a dangerous situation. Her presence draws the attention of numerous former lovers, all with violent intentions. The story takes an unsettling turn…

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Kill!

1968 • 114 min

Action, Comedy

In a desolate town, two swordsmen are drawn into a brewing clan war. One, formerly a farmer, aspires to be a samurai; the other, a disgraced ex-samurai, now lives in hiding. As they navigate the conflict, they discover the ruthless…

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When the Last Sword Is Drawn

2003 • 137 min • Budget $4M • Box office $2M

Action, Drama, History

Samurai Kanichiro Yoshimura struggles to provide for his wife and children with his clan's meager pay. Driven by love for his family, he makes the difficult decision to leave his small town for the city in search of better-paying work.

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Waterboys

2001 • 90 min

Comedy

Five teenage outcasts at a Japanese school team up with a new, unconventional swimming coach to compete in synchronized swimming. They face ridicule from the school's athletic crowd as they pursue their unlikely goal.

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Fish Story

2009 • 112 min

Music, Drama, Comedy

A rock band creates a song called "Fish Story" that is prophesied to save humanity. The song transcends conventional limitations of space and time, connecting individuals and their personal narratives.

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A Whistle in My Heart

1959 • 126 min

This film explores the social struggles of the Ainu people of Japan, focusing on how the characters grapple with their marginalized position in society.

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Firefly Dreams

2001 • 105 min

Seventeen-year-old Naomi, used to city life in Nagoya, has her world disrupted when her parents divorce. Sent to the countryside, she reluctantly works at her aunt’s inn and is then asked to care for Mrs. Koide, an elderly relative with…

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Soccer Aid

2001 • 125 min • Budget $19M • Box office $274M

Animation, Family, Fantasy

A young girl named Chihiro finds herself in a bewildering world inhabited by spirits. After her parents are mysteriously transformed, she must find the strength within herself to rescue her family.

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Princess Mononoke

1997 • 134 min • Budget $23M • Box office $176M

Adventure, Fantasy, Animation

Prince Ashitaka of the Emishi is cursed by a vengeful boar god and journeys west seeking a cure. His travels force him to confront the clash between those who want to protect the forest and those who seek to exploit…

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The Ballad of Narayama

1983 • 130 min

Drama

In a hidden valley, a village follows a tradition: when residents turn 70, they journey to a mountain peak to die. This custom maintains order within the community. As winter nears, 69-year-old Orin prepares for this departure, but first feels…

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The Makioka Sisters

1983 • 140 min

Drama, Romance

"The Makioka Sisters" is a visually beautiful film depicting pre-war Japanese life through four sisters who gather each spring to see the cherry blossoms in Kyoto. The story follows the Makioka family from Osaka, showing their daily lives changing with…

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Tokyo Park

2011 • 119 min

Koji, a university student with aspirations as a photographer, is asked by a man to secretly photograph his wife, Yurika. This assignment subtly alters Koji's relationships with a girl who visits his part-time job at Tominaga and his step-sister Misaki.

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Snow Trail

1947 • 89 min

Three bank robbers – Eijima, Nojiri, and Takasugi – escape the police by fleeing into the mountains. They find refuge at a mountain inn where they meet a young woman, her father, and a mountaineer named Honda. The inn's inhabitants…

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Sincere Heart

1953 • 95 min

A young student develops feelings for a girl who is confined to her home and whom he observes from a distance.

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Ponyo

2008 • 100 min • Budget $34M • Box office $202M

Animation, Fantasy, Family

Young Sosuke, who lives by the sea, rescues a goldfish named Ponyo and finds his life changed forever. Ponyo is a lively and curious creature who dreams of becoming human. While she brings playful chaos to Sosuke's home, her father…

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Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad

2007 • 142 min

Based on the popular Japanese autobiography, this coming-of-age story follows Boku – Masaya, a teenager struggling with the contrasting legacies of his impulsive father and his mother. After a time of acting out, Boku discovers his mother has cancer. She…

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The Eye

2002 • 98 min • Budget $10M • Box office $1M

Horror

A concert violinist who is blind receives a cornea transplant and regains her sight. Unexpectedly, she begins to see ghosts. Driven to uncover the truth, she embarks on a quest to trace the cornea's origin and learn about the person…

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Akira

1988 • 124 min • Budget $5M • Box office $49M

Animation, Science Fiction, Action

In a futuristic Neo-Tokyo, a top-secret government experiment goes wrong, transforming a biker gang member into a dangerous psychic. This unstable individual threatens the city's survival. Two ordinary teenagers and a group of people with psychic abilities must join forces…

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Eureka

2001 • 218 min

Drama

After a devastating event in the countryside of Japan, a group of survivors struggles to heal and rebuild their lives. Their efforts for recovery are complicated by the presence of a serial killer stalking the area.

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Why Not?

1981 • 151 min

Set in Japan during the tumultuous years of 1867 and 1868, leading up to the Meiji Restoration, the film captures a vibrant, almost chaotic atmosphere embodied by the phrase "Ei ja nai ka" ("Why not?"). It explores how the era's…

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Hotarubi no Mori e

2011 • 45 min

Romance, Animation, Fantasy

On a sweltering summer day, a young girl becomes lost in an enchanted forest, the domain of a mountain god and its resident spirits. A boy appears before her, but she's afraid to touch him, worried it will make him…

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The Blood of Rebirth

2009 • 83 min

Inspired by a 15th-century Japanese legend, Toyoda presents a dreamlike world populated by tattooed laborers who function more as symbols than individual people. Oguri, a traveler, is hired by the local ruler, Daizen, to treat his illness, but he is…

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Graveyard of Honor

1975 • 94 min

Crime, Action

This film recounts the true story of Rikio Ishikawa, a man who descends into self-destruction and violence, eventually becoming a prominent member of Japan's notorious yakuza mafia. It presents a raw and honest look at a life caught between power…

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Five Scouts

1938 • 70 min

In China during the Second Sino-Japanese War, a small team of five soldiers is sent ahead to gather information about enemy locations in a dangerous area. A sudden, fierce battle breaks out, splitting the unit apart. The remaining soldiers must…

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Sandakan No. 8

1974 • 122 min

A young journalist interviews an elderly woman who recounts being forced into prostitution in Borneo at a brothel known as Sandakan No. 8.

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R100

2013 • 100 min • Budget $5M

Comedy, Drama

A mild-mannered salesman tries to escape a binding contract he made with a secret bondage club, but he finds himself relentlessly pursued by the club's powerful and ruthless dominatrixes.

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Vengeance Is Mine

1979 • 140 min

Crime, Drama

Iwao Enokizu is a skilled thief and a dangerous killer who has avoided the law for years. He expertly moves through the hidden world of society, creating a network of deception that keeps his enemies away. As Enokizu's life becomes…

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Adrift in Tokyo

2007 • 101 min

Comedy

A rough character proposes a deal to a law student: he'll cover the student's gambling debt if the student agrees to go with him on a journey through Tokyo.

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Grave of the Fireflies

1988 • 89 min • Budget $3M • Box office $842K

Animation, Drama, War

In the last months of World War II, this moving story follows siblings Seita and Setsuko as they cope with the loss of their mother in an air raid that destroyed Kobe, Japan. After a conflict with their aunt, the…

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The Empty Table

1985 • 143 min

A year after his eldest son Otohiko was arrested for involvement in a terrorist kidnapping that caused several deaths, Nobuyuki Kidoji struggles to accept responsibility. While the families of the other people involved have reacted by leaving their jobs or…

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Kikujiro

1999 • 121 min

Comedy, Drama

"Kikujiro" tells the story of Kikujiro, a boisterous man, and Masao, a young boy searching for his mother. Their journey together is a mix of humor and sadness as they meet all sorts of interesting people and experience unexpected situations.…

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Tokyo Zombie

2005 • 104 min

Comedy, Horror

Two Japanese friends unintentionally kill their boss and dispose of his body in Black Fuji, a mountain and landfill. The chemicals in the landfill react with the corpse and others buried there, causing a zombie outbreak in Tokyo.

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The Idiot

1951 • 166 min

Drama, Romance

This moving drama follows Kameda as he travels from an Okinawan asylum to Hokkaido, where he encounters Taeko and Ayako. He develops a love for Taeko, but their connection is complicated when Akama also falls for her. Realizing he can't…

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My Neighbor Totoro

1988 • 86 min • Budget $3M • Box office $41M

Fantasy, Animation, Family

Two sisters, Kiki and Chizu, leave their city home and move with their father to be near their mother, who is hospitalized. While adjusting to their new surroundings, they discover a magical secret: ancient Totoros live in the forest. The…

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Harakiri

1962 • 135 min

Action, Drama, History

Tsugumo Hanshirō, a retired samurai facing unemployment and isolation, seeks permission from the esteemed House of Iyi to commit ritual suicide (seppuku) and find someone to assist him. A senior counselor doubts Hanshirō’s motives, questioning if his desire for a…

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Goyokin

1969 • 124 min

Drama, Action

In a society bound by tradition, a celebrated samurai warrior is haunted by past failures. Burdened by guilt over a previous tragedy he couldn't stop, he now confronts the possibility of another massacre. Driven by his inner conflict and sense…

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Gonin

1995 • 109 min

Action, Crime, Thriller

Five men team up for a daring heist targeting a large fortune belonging to a powerful yakuza organization. Their carefully planned scheme quickly unravels, drawing them into a dangerous game pursued by relentless and highly skilled assassins. As they struggle…

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Sanshiro Sugata

1943 • 80 min

Drama

"A Tale of Strength and Adaptation" follows Sanshiro, a young man determined to master Jujutsu. His journey changes when he meets Judo, a new style of self-defense. Sanshiro's resolve is challenged as he learns this different discipline, testing his strength…

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The Twilight Samurai

2002 • 129 min • Budget $5M • Box office $7M

Drama, Romance

At the close of the 19th century, low-ranking samurai Seibei Iguchi faces hardship as a widower supporting his two daughters and aging mother. His life changes when Tomoe, a childhood friend, returns. Yet, as the feudal system collapses, Seibei is…

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20th Century Boys 3: Redemption

2009 • 156 min

Adventure, Mystery, Science Fiction

The ultimate confrontation arrives, bringing with it a shocking truth. Who is Friend, and how can he be defeated?

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Mother

1952 • 98 min

A teenage girl observes her mother struggling to keep their family afloat after her father's death.

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Kuroneko

1968 • 100 min

Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Set during Japan's warring Sengoku period, this story follows a young hero tasked with restoring peace to a land ravaged by civil war. A mother and daughter were brutally murdered by soldiers, and their vengeful spirits, known as Onryō, haunt…

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Japanese Girls at the Harbor

1933 • 72 min

In Yokohama, Sunako and Dora, two Christian schoolgirls, become friends. Their bond is tested when a young man named Henry arrives on a motorcycle and invites Sunako for a ride. This seemingly simple act sets in motion unforeseen changes, profoundly…

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The Hidden Blade

2004 • 132 min

Drama, Romance

In 19th century Japan, a young samurai falls in love with a farm girl and leaves his home to start anew. His new life is challenged when he's ordered to kill a traitor – a man who is also his…

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Outrage

2010 • 109 min • Box office $8M

Action, Crime, Thriller

Betrayed by his own bosses, a hardened yakuza gangster ignites a full-scale war. He systematically eliminates anyone who stands in his path, leaving a trail of bodies in a relentless pursuit of vengeance and power.

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Dreams

1990 • 119 min • Budget $12M • Box office $2M

Fantasy, Drama

Filmmaker Akira Kurosawa explores the dream world, drawing inspiration from his own nocturnal visions to create fantastical stories. Each narrative takes viewers on a journey through magical realms filled with enchantment. Using vivid imagery and storytelling, Kurosawa blurs the lines…

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Swallowtail Butterfly

1996 • 148 min

Drama, Crime, Music

Set in a future Japan, the film follows a group of people living in Yentown, a community on the fringes of society. These individuals have been rejected by mainstream culture and struggle to find acceptance. They navigate a world that…

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Apostasy

1948 • 99 min

During the Meiji era, a schoolteacher attempts to conceal his humble origins while assisting a visiting progressive thinker.

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Kwaidan

1965 • 183 min

Horror, Fantasy, Drama

"Kaidan: Ghost Stories" is an anthology film inspired by traditional Japanese folklore, presenting unsettling tales about human longing, the results of choices, and supernatural forces. Each story is richly detailed, transporting viewers to a chilling glimpse of Japan's past. One…

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Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji

1955 • 94 min

Drama, Adventure

This road movie, set in feudal Japan, follows a samurai and his two servants – including the loyal Genpachi – on an eventful journey. They meet various people from the time: a persistent police officer chasing a clever thief, a…

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Zatoichi

2003 • 116 min • Budget $2M • Box office $34M

Adventure, Drama, Action

Zatoichi, a blind masseur and skilled swordsman who enjoys gambling, arrives in a village plagued by feuding gangs. He decides to defend the villagers from the violence.

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2/Duo

1997 • 90 min

A fading actor and his girlfriend experience a gradual unraveling of their relationship.

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