“Outrage Coda” is a 2017 Japanese crime action film Directed by Takeshi Kitano. It is the third installment in the “Outrage” film series, following “Outrage” (2010) and “Beyond Outrage” (2012). The story picks up after the events of the previous films and continues to explore the power struggles and conflicts within the criminal underworld of … Read more
“The Fable” (Japanese: “ザ・ファブル”) is a 2019 Japanese action-comedy film Directed by Kan Eguchi. The movie is based on the manga of the same name written by Katsuhisa Minami. The story centers around Akira Sato (played by Junichi Okada), a legendary hitman known as “The Fable” due to his incredible skills and ability to carry … Read more
“The Confidence Man JP: The Movie” is a 2019 Japanese comedy film Directed by Ryō Tanaka. The movie is a continuation of the popular Japanese television drama series “The Confidence Man JP” (2018), which revolves around a group of con artists who specialize in swindling wealthy and corrupt individuals. The story follows the charismatic con … Read more
“Parasite in Love” (Japanese: “恋する寄生虫” – Koisuru Kiseichu) is a 2021 Japanese romantic drama film Directed by Kensaku Kakimoto. The movie is based on the novel of the same name written by Sugaru Miaki. The story follows a young man named Mitsuru (played by Kento Hayashi), who is struggling with his sense of purpose and … Read more
“Ramen Teh” (also known as “Ramen Shop” or “Ramen Teh: Soul of a Bowl”) is a 2018 Singaporean-Japanese-French drama film Directed by Eric Khoo. The movie combines elements of food, family, and cultural heritage in its storytelling. The story follows Masato (played by Takumi Saito), a young Japanese ramen chef who embarks on a journey … Read more
“One Cut of the Dead” (Japanese: “カメラを止めるな！” – Camera o Tomeru na!) is a 2017 Japanese zombie comedy film Directed by Shinichiro Ueda. The movie is known for its unique approach to the zombie genre and its creative storytelling. The story begins with a low-budget film crew shooting a zombie movie in an abandoned building. … Read more
“Shoplifters” (Japanese: “万引き家族” – Manbiki Kazoku) is a 2018 Japanese drama film Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The movie delves into themes of family, poverty, and the bonds that form between individuals who come together to create their own unconventional family unit. The story revolves around the Shibata family, who live in a small, cramped house … Read more
“Before We Vanish” (Japanese: “散歩する侵略者” – Sanpo Suru Shinryakusha) is a 2017 Japanese science fiction drama film Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. The movie is based on a play of the same name written by Tomohiro Maekawa. The story follows Narumi Kase (played by Masami Nagasawa), a young woman whose husband Shinji (played by Ryuhei Matsuda) … Read more
“The Long Excuse” (Japanese: “永い言い訳” – Nagai Iiwake) is a 2016 Japanese drama film Directed by Miwa Nishikawa. The movie delves into themes of grief, forgiveness, and personal growth. The story follows Sachio Kinugasa (played by Masahiro Motoki), a successful writer who leads a self-absorbed and emotionally distant life. When his wife Natsuko (played by … Read more
“Destruction Babies” (Japanese: “ディストラクション・ベイビーズ”) is a 2016 Japanese drama film Directed by Tetsuya Mariko. The movie delves into themes of violence, alienation, and the darker aspects of human behavior. The story follows Taira (played by Yuya Yagira), a young man who becomes embroiled in a series of violent and destructive encounters with strangers in a … Read more