Isao Hashizume

In this poignant family drama directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, the story follows Ryota, a once-successful author who now struggles to make ends meet as a private detective. As he grapples…

In this heartwarming comedy directed by Yôji Yamada, a seemingly ordinary family is thrown into chaos when the matriarch unexpectedly requests a divorce as her birthday present. The film explores…

Nobuko, portrayed by Sayuri Yoshinaga, is a midwife living in Nagasaki, Japan. Three years prior, she lost her son to the atomic bomb. However, on August 9, 1948, her son…

Set in pre-World War II Japan, this film directed by Yôji Yamada explores the intricate dynamics within a household through the eyes of a devoted maid, Taki. As she navigates…