Yuka Itaya

Yoko, who gets a job at a nursing home, witnesses the elderly and disabled people there having their human dignity threatened.

Michiko used to work as a live-in part-timer at an izakaya, but suddenly lost her job and her house at the same time due to COVID-19 pandemic. There are no new jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and diners and internet cafes are closed. Michiko is at her wits' end, but there in front of her is a bus stop that stands slightly brightly in the darkness, illuminated only by the streetlights.

La mente de Yuriko comienza a deteriorarse rápidamente, ya que padece de demencia. Sin embargo, para su hijo Izumi, los recuerdos de su madre permanecen tan nítidos como cuando vivió la experiencia que los originó. El recuerdo de una vivencia lo persigue y atormenta especialmente: cuando pensó que ella había desaparecido.

Ai has had a crush forever on her classmate Tatoe. When she finds out that Tatoe is in a secret relationship with another girl, she sets out to sabotage their plans for the future.

Satoshi Makino is a genius classical guitarist. One day, he meets journalist Yoko Komine. They become attracted to each other, but Yoko Komine has a fiancé.

En 37 segundos, la artista de cómics Yuma de 23 años, discapacitada físicamente debido a una profunda parálisis cerebral y emocionalmente atrofiada por su madre bien intencionada pero excesivamente protectora, forja su propio camino inusual hacia el despertar sexual y la independencia, al mismo tiempo que descubre Amor y perdón.

A group of friends from high school days reunite for once more time before one of them dies from cancer.

The time spent between professional Shogi player Kiriyama and his three stories helps to heal his wounds. As he prepares to secure another win in an upcoming tournament, the father who left the three sisters appears and disturbs the peace.

In the spring, when Yui Kashiwazaki (Erika Sawajiri) and her 3 years old son were coming back home from kindergarten, she let go of her son's hand for a moment and then he was gone. 9 years later, her son appears in front of her again.

Rei Kiriyama es un jugador de shogi (ajedrez japonés) de 17 años de edad. Debutó como un jugador shogi profesional cuando estaba en la escuela media. Vive solo en Tokio, porque sus padres y su hermana menor murieron en un accidente de tráfico cuando era pequeño. Un día, Rei Kiriyama se encuentra con tres hermanas que son sus vecinas. Las tres hermanas son Akari Kawamoto, Hinata Kawamoto y Momo Kawamoto. Este es su primer encuentro con alguien fuera del mundo shogi en muchos años. Tener comidas con la familia Kawamoto trae sentimientos cálidos a Rei Kiriyama. Como Rei Kiriyama continúa su carrera de shogi, sus interacciones con sus vecinos le permite crecer como un jugador shogi y como persona.

Un talentoso pianista, ganador de numerosos premios, no es capaz de volver a tocar desde que murió su estricta madre. Una violinista de espíritu libre le ayudará a recobrar la pasión por la música.

Sasaki Ryohei (Yamada Ryosuke), the second son of the Sasaki family, is a high school student who lives in Shimane. He has just been chosen to be the vice captain of the youth soccer club. Setting his sights on participating in the prefectural championship, Ryohei practices every day with his buddies. One day, Ryohei has a severe headache and is brought to the hospital. Ryohei is diagnosed with an acute brain tumor from the test results. The family is told by the doctor that Ryohei will not live long. However, Ryohei musters the strength to say, "I will win. I will beat the illness. " Given a push by his words, the Sasakis try to stay positive.

Yamakura of the Kobe Fire Department aspires to wear the vaunted “orange” uniform of an elite rescue force that only 3% of all firefighters can attain. But to do so, he and his fellow trainees must suffer through the most rigorous training. As Yamakura and his fellow trainees grit their teeth and complain, their superior officer, Sakurai, impresses upon them the lessons of the Great Hanshin Earthquake (Kobe Earthquake) 20 years ago as “the only time we ever lost.” What happened on the front lines of rescue that day and in the aftermath? What raced through the hearts and minds of rescuers as they tried to get a handle on unimaginable disaster? The shocking facts pour from Sakurai’s mouth in hopes of preparing the recruits for the unforgettable event that awaits them.

Set half a year after the first season of "First Class." Chinami Yoshinari (Erika Sawajiri) begins work as a fashion designer. In the high-end luxury field, big money is involved and Chinami Yoshinari is again trampled over by other women. She attempts to get through by using her wisdom and toughness that she gained from experience.

The emotional journey of a four-member family that fails to recognize that it is rapidly growing apart until the mother is diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Chinami (Erika Sawajiri) works at a fabric shop, dreaming of one day working in the fashion industry. By accident, she begins work in the editing section for a fashion magazine. Chinami believes her new job may open doors for her to new opportunities, but it turns out her new job is like working in a war zone with daily fights and competitiveness between the women who work there. Can Chinami survive in such a cutthroat environment?

Set two years after after "Hotaru no Hikari" drama series, Hotaru Amemiya learns that her boss and now husband Seichi Takano has dreamed of vacationing in Rome, Italy like in the movie "Roman Holiday". Hotaru then makes plans to go to Rome for their honeymoon. Rome, Italy prepare ... Hotaru Amemiy and Seichi Takano are coming!

"Girls" follows four beautiful women and depicts the troubles found in their love lives and work place. Yukiko Takigawa (Karina) works at a big advertising firm and has a good looking boyfriend. Seiko Takeda is married and has no children. She works at a large real estate company. Yoko Kosaka is a single woman working at a historic stationary company. Takako Hirai is a single mother who works for a car manufacturer.

Varios clanes yakuza se enfrentan en una lucha implacable por alcanzar el poder y la protección del Padrino. Durante muchos años, Otomo ha visto cómo progresaban sus colegas: de los tatuajes elaborados y las falanges seccionadas han pasado a las altas finanzas. Dentro de un mundo donde reinan la corrupción, la traición y la venganza, sus esfuerzos por llegar a la cima, o al menos sobrevivir, no tienen fin porque en ese mundo no existen los héroes.

Una joven estudiante, Kae, se muda a un nuevo piso en Kioto. En una estantería encuentra el diario de Ibuki, la anterior inquilina, una maestra de escuela primaria. Kae pretende convertirse en maestra, por lo que el diario le servirá de inspiración. Poco a poco, irá descubriendo en el diario nuevos paralelismos con su propia experiencia. (FILMAFFINITY)

Kenji, abandonado por su madre, vive entregado a una pobre existencia realizando insignificantes trabajos, como hacer de taxista para bailarinas de bares y sus clientes. Al mismo tiempo, cuida de la hermana de un antiguo amigo que está en la cárcel y de un inmigrante ilegal. Pero su vida da un giro cuando se encuentra con Chiyoko, su madre.

Aunque el apartamento 1303 es céntrico y bonito, todas las chicas que entran a vivir en él acaban saltando al vacío desde sus ventanas. La última en suicidarse ha sido Sayaka, y su hermana Mariko no logra comprender qué ha podido ocurrir; sólo piensa en la extraña expresión que tenía su hermana momentos antes de saltar. En su intento por encontrar una explicación, Mariko se muda al apartamento 1303, y descubre que entre las paredes del apartamento hay mucho más horror del que se puede ver, incluido el fantasma de su hermana, que lucha por descansar en paz. (FILMAFFINITY)

A blind woman acquires a guide dog, and faces prejudice in 1980s Japan.

Yokubo from director Tetsuo Shinohara is based off of the award-winning love story by Mariko Koike. A young man searching for physical comfort and dumb lust, and the world-weary woman drowning in a sea of men that works with him. This is a fantastic new film from a remarkably skilled cast about "the beauty of sensualism."

In one long Friday evening, Takeshi Miyata, a straight-arrow businessman, will encounter a number of people (some only fleetingly) who have intertwining fates.

Five bizarre stories with no apparent connection to one and other eventually become intertwined, resulting in surreal circumstances.

The housewife and part-time private detective Noriko Yamada plays her old tricks again, uncovering mysterious corruption cases. But this time she will solve it adopting the style of "Beatrix Kiddo" from Kill Bill.

El día de su boda, Mina (Yumiko Shaku) es asesinada. Su alma viaja a la Puerta del Rencor, donde Izuko, su guardiana, le da a elegir tres destinos: aceptar la muerte, ir al paraíso y esperar a la reencarnación; seguir siendo un alma y vagar eternamente por el mundo de los vivos; o maldecir a una persona y matarla. A la dificultad de semejante decisión, se suma el sufrimiento de su novio Kôhei, con quien Mina no puede comunicarse en tanto que alma, un encuentro con el responsable de su muerte, Tatsuya Kudo, ingeniero genético de fama internacional, y la amenaza de más muertes. La frontera entre el bien y el mal se desdibuja ante la imperiosa pregunta.

Hosted by veteran comedian Tamori, "Bizarre Tales 2003 Fall Special" presents five tales. 1. *Kagi (The Key) - starring Eguchi Yosuke. 2. Perfect Couple - starring Yada Akiko. 3. Toosugita Otoko (The Man Who Was Too Far Away) - starring Nakamura Shido. 4. Meiro (The Maze)- starring Tanihara Shosuke. 5. Kage ga Omonaru Toki (When Shadows Accumulate) - starring Yashima Norito. * Adapted from a novel by Tsutsui Yasutaka.

Six women attempt to make it in current day Tokyo, living their everyday lives the best and worst they can. For them, every little moment becomes a ritual of the ordinary and the exciting, a balancing act for their dreams and hopes as the days perpetually tug on their heartstrings.

Hiromi works in a posh French restaurant. One day, he meets an ordinary-looking old man who has a discerning palate. He is no ordinary cook, and can pinpoint the exact problems with Hiromi's dishes. His name is Tatematsu Ippei, a legendary chef renowned for his work in France once upon a time. After a food poisoning mishap, his fiance Sophie had left him and he cut himself off from the culinary world. Hiromi is engrossed with Ippei's cuisine and asks for lessons. Meanwhile, Sophie, now the wife of the director of a top tableware manufacturer, comes to Japan. Ippei cooks a banquet for her using Hiromi's restaurant as a front. Sophie notices that the food is made by Ippei, her former lover. The two meet and enjoy a short-lived reunion, but go on to live their own separate lives.

This documentary-style film recreates the infamous Asama Sanso Incident of 1972 wherein an extreme faction of the Students Allied Red Army holed themselves up in a mountainous cabin in the dead of winter. By the time the police finally caught up with them, it was discovered that they had murderously turned upon themselves in a bizarre extension of their radical philosophy. This event virtually marked the end of the Student Revolution.

Mitsuko has a prestigious job as an editor at a publishing company, while her husband Tomatsu works as a freelance photographer, but he spends all of his time taking care of housework. One day, Mitsuko suspects Tomatsu is having an affair with Mayu, a model, and immediately throws him out. With no place to go, he moves in with Mayu, disrupting her affair with Nakazaki, who happens to work with Mitsuko.