A bold film adaptation of what is arguably the greatest novel of short stories by author Jun Ikeido, who wrote about people’s unyielding strength to survive in society in the novels NAOKI HANZAWA and RECALL. A social problem film based on a newly written story dedicated to all working “soldiers.” It’s sure to give people the courage to face tomorrow! Which is more important? Money or integrity? People’s secrets and hidden funds are revealed in this crime film that will speak to all working adults!
The ultimate teen romance that teenage girls are dying to see! Come witness the secret game of “pretend crush”!
Like the moon, I shall die, and be reborn... This moving romance tells the story of transcendent love between a man and a woman over several decades, and the vicissitudes of fate. An epic story of star-crossed love affair and destiny, traveling through generations.
The latest film from upcoming director Kei ISHIKAWA (Traces of Sin, 2017 Orizzonti section at Venice International Film Festival) starring Satoshi TSUMABUKI (Traces of Sin) and Sakura ANDO (Shoplifters).
The masterpiece, Whisper of the Heart, made into a live-action movie! The movie illustrates the bittersweet love story with a new additional story about ten years later.
A next-generation horror film by the master of Japanese horror, Hideo Nakata, who brought us countless hits such as The Ring, the quintessential J-horror film that saw a remake in Hollywood, and Stigmatized Properties, the number one box office horror hit of the 2000s in Japan. Set in an actual forest said to be rife with supernatural phenomena, this next-gen horror film is based on witness accounts of people who saw “It” and the protagonists’ encounter with the mysterious “It.” Come see with your own eyes what “It” is!
Best-selling author Jiro ASADA’s seminal historical fiction novel is finally coming to theaters!
A man suddenly becomes the head of a domain, only to discover a debt of 10 billion yen?!
Money has been intertwined with people’s lives throughout the ages, and this is no exception in this amusing and exciting story about how a man caught up in trouble and his friends fight to turn their life around!
A touching story about a mother’s undying love that stands the test of time.
Taking a seat in the director’s chair is Yoji Yamada, who for years has depicted numerous stories about family. This film, which will be the 91-year-old master’s 90th work, offers a profound portrayal of the emotions and circumstances that surround the modern-day family. This film will be the third installment of the “Mother Series,” following KABEI: Our Mother and Nagasaki: Memories of My Son. A movie that’s sure to mark the pinnacle of Japanese actor Sayuri Yoshinaga’s illustrious career and carve its name in Japanese cinema history!
A love story between a lonely high school girl and a hot firefighter!
A beautiful samurai film from Takashi KOIZUMI (Assistant to Akira Kurosawa, “After the Rain”) about a samurai who lead his country to fight against the new regime with honor and dignity. The film may provide some answers to the question, “What is a Samurai?”, “What can we learn from them” in the modern era today. In order to present the texture of a samurai period, the film was mostly shot in 35mm.
The best day of their lives is interrupted by the unthinkable! It’s the beginning of a hectic wedding party.
A different kind of KAIJU (Monster) film about the struggles on how to solve the issue of cleaning up a dead gigantic KAIJU.
Nagisa OSHIMA’s shocking tale of youthful delinquency in post Hiroshima.
The film has been digitally restored in 4K.
A masterpiece from Mashiro Shinoda which represents the Shochiku New Wave in the 1960s is remastered in 4K.