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Japanese Horror Film: “The Forbidden Play” (2023)

Based on Karma Shimizu’s novel “Kinjirareta Asobi,” and directed by Hideo Nakata (known for the iconic “Ring”), the Japanese horror film “The Forbidden Play” (禁じられた遊び) unveils a chilling tale. The story follows young Haruto, grieving the loss of his beloved mother Miyuki, as he takes matters into his own hands in a desperate attempt to […]

Short Films

“The Diver” (Japanese Short): ‘As long as my body allows, I will continue searching’

“The Diver,” a Japanese documentary short directed by Anderson Wright, follows the touching story of a diver named Yasuo Takamatsu, who continues to search for his wife’s remains in the ocean 12 years after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. On March 11, 2011, the Thoku earthquake and tsunami devastated East Japan’s coastal communities, killing […]

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Lesson in Murder (2022) – Kazuya Shiraishi’s Japanese Psychological Thriller

Director Kazuya Shiraishi’s ‘Lesson in Murder’ (死刑にいたる病), starring Sadawo Abe in an eerie performance, is sure to send shivers up your spine! The director adapts the novel of the same name which is said to be one of the masterpieces of mystery writer Riu Kushiki. Masaya is a college student who receives a letter from […]

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Baby Assassins (TRAILER): A Japanese Action Comedy

Baby Assassins (ベイビーわるきゅーれ) is an offbeat action comedy directed by Yugo Sakamoto about Chisato and Mahiro, two teenage assassins who are abruptly compelled to become ordinary members of society. Tensions rise as the pair is forced to coexist, but when Chisato gets into trouble with the yakuza, the two must set aside their differences and […]

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Intolerance (空白) – A Keisuke Yoshida-directed Japanese drama

Directed by Keisuke Yoshida, “Intolerance” (Kuuhaku) is a Japanese drama with an original story that follows the events and human behavior after the accidental death of a high school girl. Synopsis A fisherman with a bad temper lives with his junior high school daughter. When a grocery store manager discovers the girl shoplifting, she flees […]

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A Man | Aru Otoko (2022) – A Japanese Mystery Drama

Director Kei Ishikawa’s upcoming Japanese mystery drama “A Man” (Aru Otoko, ある男) is an adaptation of the novel “Aru Otoko” by Keiichiro Hirano. Starring Satoshi TSUMABUKI (Traces of Sin) and Sakura ANDO (Shoplifters), the film is expected to be released later this year.   “A Man” – Movie Synopsis Akira who works as a lawyer […]

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‘Ghost Book’ – A Japanese Fantasy Adventure, Coming on July 22

Based on the popular children’s story “Obake Zukan” written by Hiroshi Saito and illustrated by Etsuyoshi Miyamoto, the upcoming Japanese fantasy adventure film ‘Ghost Book’ (Native title: おばけずかん) follows a group of kids who happen to find a mysterious book that will fulfill their wishes, but they must challenge and pass the trials of their […]

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“The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window” (2021) – Japanese Supernatural Thriller

Directed by Yukihiro Morigaki, the Japanese supernatural thriller film “The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window” (literal translation of Japanese title さんかく窓の外側は夜) is based on a manga series “Sankaku Mado no Sotogawa wa Yoru” by Tomoko Yamashita. The film follows Kosuke Mikado, a shy and terrified bookstore clerk, with a special ability to see ghosts and […]

Documentary

A documentary about Japanese renowned photographer, Daido Moriyama

“The Past is Always New, The Future is Always Nostalgic: Photographer Daido Moriyama” is the title for the documentary feature about the Japanese legendary photographer who transcends art, fashion, and design, and is loved and respected all over the world. The film is a close-up portrait of Moriyama Daido’s life and memories. His work has […]

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‘The Cursed Sanctuary X’ – 2021 Japanese Horror Film (Teaser)

“The Cursed Sanctuary X” is an upcoming Japanese supernatural film scheduled to be released on November 19, 2021. Written and directed by Yu Irie, the film is based on a play “Seichi X” that was written and directed by Tomohiro Maekawa. Like most of the modern-day Asian horror films and as we can see from […]

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