Masatoshi Nagase

The story revolves around Jeanne, a journalist on a quest to uncover the secrets of a rare plant that emerges just once every 997 years.

Set against the backdrop of Japanese-occupied Hong Kong during World War II, this film follows the courageous journey of a young schoolteacher, played by Zhou Xun, who becomes an unlikely…

In this poignant drama directed by Naomi Kawase, the story follows Misako, a passionate writer of audio descriptions for visually impaired filmgoers, as she encounters Nakamori, a renowned photographer who…

In this 2016 film directed by Jim Jarmusch, the story unfolds over a week in the life of a bus driver and poet living in Paterson, New Jersey. The protagonist,…

Kozo Nakase participates in gatherings for widowed individuals seeking new partners. During these meetings, he encounters Sayoko Takeuchi, and they soon wed. Shortly after their marriage, Kozo unexpectedly collapses and…

In this heartwarming Japanese drama, a lonely dorayaki shop owner finds his life transformed when he hires an elderly woman with a unique talent for making sweet bean paste. The…

Set in 1931 Taiwan, this film follows the inspiring journey of a high school baseball team composed of Japanese, Taiwanese, and indigenous players as they strive to compete in Japan’s…

Set in the closing days of World War II, the story follows Nomura (Masatoshi Nagase), a writer engulfed in despair. A woman, who now works in a bar, has a…

To settle his debt with a loan shark, unsuccessful actor Kinuta is compelled to transport corpses—and one living, top-tier assassin—under the cover of darkness.

Set in the vibrant and visually stunning world of Edo-period Japan, this film follows the journey of a rebellious young girl who rises through the ranks to become a high-ranking…

In this unsettling Japanese horror film directed by Sion Sono, a series of inexplicable mass suicides across Tokyo baffles the police and the public. The narrative follows a detective as…

In this film, the narrative unfolds across various cities—New York, Berlin, and Japan—where a similar scenario takes place. A romantic partner faces a decision about whether to commit to a…