“Tokyo Sonata” is a 2008 Japanese drama film Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. The movie delves into the lives of a seemingly ordinary family as they navigate the challenges and uncertainties of contemporary urban life in Tokyo. The story revolves around the Sasaki family: Ryuhei (played by Teruyuki Kagawa), Megumi (played by Kyoko Koizumi), their two … Read more
“L: Change the World” is a 2008 Japanese thriller film directed by Hideo Nakata. The movie is a spin-off of the popular “Death Note” franchise, which originated as a manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. Unlike the previous “Death Note” films that focus on the battle of wits between the … Read more
“One Missed Call: Final” is a 2006 Japanese horror film Directed by Manabu Asô. The movie is the third and final installment in the “One Missed Call” film series, which is based on a novel by Yasushi Akimoto. The “One Missed Call” series revolves around a supernatural curse that spreads through mobile phones. In the … Read more
“Crows Zero” is a 2007 Japanese action film Directed by Takashi Miike. The movie is based on the manga “Crows” by Hiroshi Takahashi and serves as a prequel to the “Crows” manga series. The story is set in Suzuran All-Boys High School, an institution known for its violent and competitive atmosphere. The school is divided … Read more
“Fish Story” is a 2009 Japanese drama film Directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura, based on a novel by Kotaro Isaka. The movie is known as “Fisshu Sutôrî” in Japanese. The film weaves together multiple interconnected stories spanning several decades, all centered around a mysterious punk rock song titled “Fish Story.” The story begins in 1975 when … Read more
“Air Doll” is a 2009 Japanese fantasy drama film Written and Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The movie is based on the manga “The Pneumatic Figure of a Girl” by Yoshiie Goda. The story centers around an inflatable sex doll named Nozomi (played by Bae Doona) who magically comes to life. Nozomi, or “Air Doll,” begins … Read more
“Still Walking” is a 2008 Japanese family drama film Written and Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The movie, known as “Aruitemo Aruitemo” in Japanese, is celebrated for its intimate and deeply human exploration of family relationships. The story takes place over the course of a single day, as a family gathers to commemorate the death of … Read more
“The Mourning Forest” is a 2007 Japanese drama film Written and Directed by Naomi Kawase. The movie is known in Japanese as “Mogari no Mori.” The story revolves around the relationship between two individuals dealing with grief and loss. Machiko (played by Machiko Ono) is a caregiver at a nursing home, and Shigeki (played by … Read more
“Sukiyaki Western Django” is a 2007 Japanese Western film Written and Directed by Takashi Miike. The movie is a unique fusion of the Western genre and Japanese culture, with its title referencing both the popular Japanese dish “sukiyaki” and the iconic Western film “Django.” The story is set in a fictional version of the American … Read more
“Samaritan Girl” is a 2004 South Korean drama film Written and Directed by Kim Ki-duk. The movie is also known as “Samaria” or “Samaritan Girl: Samaria” in some regions. The film tells the story of two teenage girls, Yeo-jin (played by Kwak Ji-min) and Jae-yeong (played by Seo Min-jung), who become involved in a dangerous … Read more