Itsuji Itao

A university student has the usual dreams and aspirations. It turns out to be a pipe dream and so she murders her own flesh and blood. The usual media heads…

Kako, portrayed by Fumi Nikaido, is a high school girl residing in her family’s restaurant located in Kitashinagawa, Tokyo. Out of the blue, her aunt Mikiko, played by Kyoko Koizumi,…

A father, a mother, an older son, a daughter, and a younger son make up a family of five. On the surface, they seem like a typical, content family. However,…

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

In this 2013 film directed by Sion Sono, a yakuza boss’s daughter is kidnapped, leading to a chaotic and darkly comedic series of events as a group of amateur filmmakers…

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

In this 2012 film directed by Toshiaki Toyoda, the story revolves around a charismatic cult leader who grapples with existential questions and the consequences of his actions following a tragic…

In this poignant exploration of loneliness and self-discovery, a life-sized inflatable doll, used as a companion by a lonely man, mysteriously comes to life and begins to explore the world…

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. On the…