Magic Kimono
5.7 1h 42min
Magic Kimono
“Magic Kimono” follows the journey of Keiko, a middle-aged Japanese woman who has been emotionally withdrawn for years following a family tragedy in Kobe. The simple pleasure of eating and…
Ghost in the Shell
6.3 1h 47min
Ghost in the Shell
In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: a human saved from a terrible crash, then cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world’s most dangerous criminals.
Genre:
Action,
Action & Adventure,
Android,
Best Action,
Best Action 2017,
Best Drama 2017,
Best Fantasy & Sci-fi 2017,
Best Sci-Fi,
Crime,
Drama,
Police Procedural,
Science Fiction,
Science-Fiction
Grüße aus Fukushima
6.7 1h 48min
Grüße aus Fukushima
A young woman from Germany forms a connection with an older Japanese woman as she travels through Japan’s Fukushima area following the 2011 earthquake.
Emperor
6.5 1h 45min
Emperor
Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Japan, this film follows General Bonner Fellers, played by Matthew Fox, as he navigates the complex political landscape to determine the fate…
Helter Skelter
6.4 2h 7min
Helter Skelter
In this visually striking film directed by Mika Ninagawa, the story follows Lilico, a top model whose beauty and success are the result of extensive cosmetic surgery. As her body…
Hong Kong Confidential
6.4 1h 50min
Hong Kong Confidential
Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most stunning and exotic cities, the story unfolds over the course of a week. Amaya’s life takes a transformative turn when…
Sukiyaki Western Django
6.1 2h 1min
Sukiyaki Western Django
In a unique blend of Western and samurai genres, this film tells the story of a nameless gunman who arrives in a small town torn apart by two rival gangs,…
Bushi no ichibun
7.7 2h 2min
Bushi no ichibun
The story explores the bond between a youthful blind samurai named Kimura and his wife, who is willing to make a personal sacrifice to protect her husband’s honor.
Memoirs of a Geisha
7.3 2h 25min
Memoirs of a Geisha
Set in the enchanting world of pre-World War II Japan, this film follows the journey of a young girl who transforms into one of the most celebrated geishas of her…
Kagemusha
7.9 2h 42min
Kagemusha
Akira Kurosawa’s lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins to appreciate life as Shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into battle against the forces of a rival warlord.