Under the Open Sky (2021)
Under the Open Sky (2021) follows Mikami, a former yakuza, as he struggles to rebuild his life after a 13-year prison sentence. Directed by Miwa Nishikawa, this poignant drama explores redemption and society’s unforgiving nature. Synopsis: Mikami, a former yakuza, steps out of prison after 13 long years, determined to lead an honest life. But […]
We Don’t Know Love Yet (2024): A Tale of Complex Youthful Emotions
The Japanese drama We Don’t Know Love Yet, slated to be released on August 23, 2024, dives into the tangled web of adolescent romance and friendship. The film, directed by Mai Sakai, is based on Minami Mizuno’s popular manga series “Koi wo Shiranai Bokutachi wa” (恋を知らない僕たちは) and promises to convey the raw emotions and complexities […]
KARAKASA (2023): Beware the Umbrella You Dare Not Unfurl
Beware the umbrella you dare not unfurl… Japanese horror film KARAKASA (2023) brings a chilling tale of a killer umbrella taking flight! Ayaka, who lives with roommates, finds herself stranded in the rain while waiting for her boyfriend. Seeking refuge, she stumbles upon a discarded umbrella, unintentionally entangled in a terrible mystery. Little does she […]
Takashi Shimizu’s Latest “Immersion” Promises Chills and Thrills
The Japanese horror film “Immersion” (忌怪島) promises to be a terrifying ride with a mix of traditional haunts and techno-horrors. Directed by Takashi Shimizu, the creator behind J-horror classics like Ju-On and Marebito, brings together cutting-edge technology with old superstitions or folklore in a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Suspect X, Drishyam, Papanasam, Drishyam
The Malayalam film “Drishyam” (2013) featuring the legendary Mohanlal is an outstanding movie and has been adapted into numerous Indian languages, such as Hindi and Tamil. However, it is important to acknowledge that its storyline is undeniably influenced by the Japanese mystery-thriller movie “Suspect X.”