Itsuji Itao

A college student harbors typical hopes and ambitions, but they prove to be unattainable fantasies, leading her to commit the unthinkable act of killing a family member. The media, eager…

Kako, a high school girl played by Fumi Nikaido, resides with her family at their restaurant in Kitashinagawa, Tokyo. Out of the blue, her aunt Mikiko, portrayed by Kyoko Koizumi,…

A father, a mother, an older son, a daughter, and a younger son make up this family of five. Outwardly, they seem like a typical, content family. However, none of…

Nami, a young woman burdened by issues stemming from a troubled upbringing, comes into a modest inheritance. This newfound wealth enables her to explore a range of interests, many of…

In this 2013 film directed by Sion Sono, a yakuza boss’s daughter is kidnapped, prompting him to commission a film crew to document his violent quest for revenge. The movie…

Dan Mitsu takes on the role of Kana, a woman working at a publishing firm who begins a sexual affair with a younger colleague. This colleague soon learns that Kana’s…

Rui (Tatsuya Fujiwara) is the charismatic leader of a new religious group. Consequently, he starts to gain attention from the mass media. After becoming involved in a car accident, Rui…

Rui, portrayed by Tatsuya Fujiwara, is the captivating head of an emerging religious movement, which soon draws the interest of the media. Following a car accident, Rui retreats to a…

In this poignant exploration of loneliness and self-discovery, a life-sized inflatable doll, portrayed by Bae Doona, mysteriously comes to life and begins to explore the world around her. As she…

In his fourth full-length film, Toyoshi Toyoda shifts away from the theme of the rebellious youth that he explored in depth in Pornostar, Blue Spring, and 9 Souls. Kuchu Teien…