Koji Yakusho

Hirayama leads a satisfying life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Beyond his daily routine, he finds joy in listening to music on cassette tapes, reading books, and photographing trees….

Directed by Mamoru Hosoda, this animated film follows the story of a young boy named Kun who struggles to cope with the arrival of his new baby sister. As Kun…

In this 2018 film directed by Atsuko Hirayanagi, the story follows Setsuko, a lonely office worker in Tokyo, who finds herself drawn into an unexpected adventure after enrolling in an…

In this intriguing legal drama directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, a defense attorney takes on the case of a man who has confessed to a brutal murder. As the lawyer delves…

Set against the backdrop of the pivotal Battle of Sekigahara, this 2017 film directed by Masato Harada delves into the intricate political and personal dynamics that shaped the course of…

In July 1945, as World War II nears its conclusion, Japan is compelled to consider the Potsdam Declaration. Despite prolonged cabinet discussions, a resolution remains elusive. The United States drops…

In this enchanting animated film directed by Mamoru Hosoda, a young boy named Ren finds himself in a fantastical world inhabited by anthropomorphic beasts. He becomes the apprentice of a…

A former samurai seeks redemption for a wrongdoing he committed in his past.

Set in the tumultuous period following the death of Oda Nobunaga, this historical comedy-drama explores the power struggles and political maneuvering among the warlords vying for control of Japan. Directed…

A group of devoted samurai devise a plan to avenge the wrongful execution of their master.

Set in feudal Japan, this gripping samurai epic follows a group of 13 warriors on a mission to assassinate a ruthless and tyrannical lord, whose rise to power threatens the…

In this 2009 film directed by and starring Koji Yakusho, the story revolves around a charismatic conman who peddles a miraculous cure-all ointment. The plot delves into the complexities of…

In this 2009 film directed by and starring Koji Yakusho, the story revolves around a charismatic conman who peddles a miraculous cure-all ointment. The plot delves into the complexities of…

The Yazawa family is made up of Takuro (Koji Yakusho), a father preoccupied with day trading, his delightful wife Erumi (Satomi Kobayashi), and their teenage son Tetsuya (Eita), who aspires…

This poignant drama, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, delves into the disintegration of a seemingly ordinary Japanese family. The story follows the patriarch, Ryuhei Sasaki, who loses his job and struggles…

Based on Alessandro Baricco’s best-selling novel, this visually captivating film narrates the tale of a French merchant who discovers unforeseen romance in a distant land.

Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, this film intricately weaves together four interlocking stories set across different continents, exploring themes of communication and cultural barriers. The narrative follows a tragic incident…

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…

A series of brutal killings is occurring across Tokyo, with each victim marked by a bloody X on their neck. In every instance, the perpetrator is discovered close to the…

White-collar worker Yamashita finds out that his wife has a lover visiting her when he’s away, suddenly returns home and kills her. After eight years in prison, he returns to live in a small village, opens a barber shop (he was trained as a barber in prison) and talks almost to no-one except for the eel he “befriended” in prison. One day he finds the unconscious body of Keiko, who attempted suicide and reminds him of his wife. She starts to work at his shop, but he doesn’t let her become close to him.

In this heartwarming Japanese film directed by Masayuki Suo, a successful but emotionally unfulfilled accountant named Shohei Sugiyama finds himself drawn to a dance studio after glimpsing a beautiful instructor…

This 1985 Japanese film, directed by Jūzō Itami, is a unique blend of comedy and drama that revolves around the quest to create the perfect bowl of ramen. The story…