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MR.LONG (2017)
- Director
- SABU
- Cast
- Chang Chen, AOYAGI Sho, Yao Yi-ti
Monday and Kanikosen director SABU helms this violent film produced through a collaboration between Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Germany. It was screened in the 67th Berlin International Film Festival's competition section. Hitman Long (Chang Chen)...
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MIKO GIRL (2017)
- Director
- GU Suyeon
- Cast
- HIROSE Alice, YAMAGUCHI Taiki, MEGUMI
The maturing of a shrine priestess with neither ambition nor motivation is depicted in this drama interweaving the inner workings, decorum, and etiquette of a Shinto shrine. At the helm is Gu Suyeon of Hard Romanticker. Shiwasu (Hirose Alice) got a ...
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HYOUKA : FORBIDDEN SECRETS (2017)
- Director
- ASATO Mari
- Cast
- YAMAZAKI Kento, HIROSE Alice, SAITO Yuki
Film adaptation of author Yonezawa Honobu's same-titled mystery directed by Asato Mari of Bilocation and Fatal Frame. Stars Yamazaki Kento of One Week Friends and Hirose Alice of Shinjuku Swan. Oreki Hotaro (Yamazaki) joins the Classics Club at scho...
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LINKING LOVE (2017)
- Director
- KANEKO Shusuke
- Cast
- TANO Yuka, ISHIBASHI Anna, SHIRASU Jin
"Death Note" series director Kaneko Shusuke helms this time travel film which depicts the struggles of a university student who is transported from present-day 2017 to 1991. Mashio Miyu (Tano Yuka) attends the same university her parents did. Having...
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Tremble All You Want (2017)
- Director
- OHKU Akiko
- Cast
- MATSUOKA Mayu, WATANABE Daichi, ISHIBASHI Anna
Romantic comedy film adaptation of the same-named novel by author Wataya Risa. Tells the story of a heroine who is terrified of love as she rediscovers her true self. Directed by Ooku Akiko of Fantastic Girls. 24-year-old office employee Yoshika (Ma...
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Oh Lucy! (2017)
- Director
- HIRAYANAGI Atsuko
- Cast
- TERAJIMA Shinobu, MINAMI Kaho, KUTSUNA Shioli
Cutting-edge director Hirayanagi Atsuko's feature-length version of her short film by the same title, which was screened in the Cinéfondation selection at the 67th Cannes Film Festival. Stars Terajima Shinobu from Caterpillar. The Japanese and US cas...
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EXTRAND (2017)
- Director
- SAKASHITA Yuichiro
- Cast
- YOSHIZAWA Hisashi, TOTSUGI Shigeyuki, MAENO Tomoya
An original story resulting from producer Tanaka Takeshi's nearly two and a half years of research into film commissions nationwide and a screenwriting collaboration with rising Kanagawa University of the Arts Visual Concept Planning Department direc...
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THE LAST SHOT IN THE BAR (2017)
- Director
- YOSHIDA Teruyuki
- Cast
- OIZUMI Yo, MATSUDA Ryuhei, KITAGAWA Keiko
Third hard-boiled feature film drama based on author Azuma Naomi's series about a private detective in Susukino, the notorious red light district in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The story follows the adventures of an unlikely duo: an able sleuth who has a weak...
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DEMEKIN (2017)
- Director
- YAMAGUCHI Yoshitaka
- Cast
- Kentaro, YAMADA Yuki, YANAGI Shuntaro
A youth film based on the true story of Sata Masaki, one-half of the comedy duo Bad Boys and former biker gang boss. At the helm is Yamaguchi Yoshitaka, and the screenplay is by 100 Yen Love screenwriter, Adachi Shin who directed 14 That Night. Sada...
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TEEN BRIDE (2017)
- Director
- HANABUSA Tsutomu
- Cast
- NAKAJIMA Kento, TAIRA Yuna, CHINEN Yuri
The live-action adaptation of Minami Kanan's similarly titled comic, it depicts the development of a high school girl's love when she suddenly has to marry the senior student she has pined for. Nao (Nakajima Kento) is athletic and an academic achiev...
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THE 8-YEAR ENGAGEMENT (2017)
- Director
- ZEZE Takahisa
- Cast
- SATOH Takeru, TSUCHIYA Tao
Zeze Takahisa of Six Four directs this film adaptation of the non-fiction book "8 nen goshi no hanayome Kimi no me ga sametanara." Satoh Takeru of the "Rurouni Kenshin" series and Tsuchiya Tao of Orange star as the couple struggling with chronic illn...
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VIGILANTE (2017)
- Director
- IRIE Yu
- Cast
- OMORI Nao, SUZUKI Kosuke, KIRITANI Kenta
Original work from director Irie Yu of Memoirs of a Murder and the "8000 MILES: SR Saitama's Rapper" series. Set in a provincial city, the story depicts men who are trapped in a vicious downward spiral. Eldest son Ichiro (Omori Nao) absconded as a y...
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DESTINY: The Tale of Kamakura (2017)
- Director
- YAMAZAKI Takashi
- Cast
- SAKAI Masato, TAKAHATA Mitsuki, TSUTSUMI Shinichi
Live-action fantasy spectacle based on Saigan Ryohei's bestselling comic and directed by Yamazaki Takashi as a follow up to the "ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street" series. The ancient capital of Kamakura is a town where nonhumans including ghosts, dem...
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FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST (2017)
- Director
- SORI Fumihiko
- Cast
- YAMADA Ryosuke, HONDA Tsubasa, Dean FUJIOKA
A live-action adaptation of Arakawa Hiromu's 'Fullmetal Alchemist', which has sold 70 million copies worldwide, from director Sori Fumihiko, who took part in the CG effects of Titanic. Gifted alchemist Edward (Yamada Ryosuke) and his younger brother...
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The Stand-In Thief (2017)
- Director
- NISHIDA Masafumi
- Cast
- MARUYAMA Ryuhei, ICHIMURA Masachika, ISHIBASHI Anna
A ensemble comedy from director Nishida Masafumi who has written for the anime series "TIGER & BUNNY" as well as being involved with the film, "OH BROTHER, OH SISTER!". In a palatial residence, the divergent stories of eight idiosyncratic characters ...
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Goodbye, Grandpa! (2017)
- Director
- MORIGAKI Yukihiro
- Cast
- KISHII Yukino, IWAMATSU Ryo, MITSUISHI Ken
An original family drama depicting an idiosyncratic family set in the city of Hitoyoshi in Kumamoto Prefecture. This is the feature-length directorial debut of Morigaki Yukihiro who has directed many commercials and the short film Clockwork Couple. ...
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Anonymous Noise (2017)
- Director
- MIKI Koichiro
- Cast
- NAKAJO Ayami, SHISON Jun, KOSEKI Yuta
The long avaited live-action adaptation of Fukuyama Ryoko's popular romance comic which depicts the unrequited love of the heroine who is unable to skillfully convey her feelings, tries to express those emotions by singing. In the director's chair is...
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Spark (2017)
- Director
- ITAO Itsuji
- Cast
- SUDA Masaki, KIRITANI Kenta, KIMURA Fumino
The film adaptation of comedian and 153rd Akutagawa Award winner Matayoshi Naoki's identically titled novel depicting young people captivated by the world of stand-up comedy who, despite complications, give their all to realize their dreams. Young c...
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Matchmaking Cruise (2017)
- Director
- KANEKO Shusuke
- Cast
- KAZAMA Morio, KATASE Nana
A love story dealing with the theme of "one's way of life" depicted through the male and female protagonists as they become sidetracked by the confused state of modern Japan's continued diversification. Kaneko Shusuke of the "Death Note" series, dire...
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Pumpkin and Mayonnaise (2017)
- Director
- TOMINAGA Masanori
- Cast
- USUDA Asami, Taiga, ASAKA Kodai
Rolling director Tominaga Masanori brings to life Nananan Kiriko's manga. It depicts with authenticity the heart of a woman as she wavers between her dreamer boyfriend and an old flame. In order for her boyfriend Seiichi (Taiga) to attain his dream ...
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Last recipe Kirin no sita no kioku (2017)
- Director
- TAKITA Yojiro
- Cast
- NINOMIYA Kazunari, NISHIJIMA Hidetoshi, AYANO Go
In this adaptation of Tanaka Keiichi's identically titled mystery novel, a protagonist with a gifted palate searches for the ultimate culinary flavor. It is directed by Takita Yojiro of Departures and stars Ninomiya Kazunari of Letters from Iwo Jima....
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Music Of My Life (2017)
- Director
- OKAMOTO Yusaku
- Cast
- TABATA Tomoko, YAMANAKA Takashi, TAKANO Shiho
A musical drama depicting a true story based on the music of the band, Sing Like Talking, and a letter to them from a fan. At the helm is Okamoto Yusaku who, beyond films, has directed commercials and music videos. Kaori (Tabata Tomoko) and Yoichi (...
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The Lowlife (2017)
- Director
- ZEZE Takahisa
- Cast
- MORIGUCHI Ayano, SASAKI Kokone, YAMADA Aina
The film adaptation of adult video actress Sakura Mana's identically titled novel by Heaven's Story and Six Four director Zeze Takahisa. The fates of three women of differing circumstances and personalities become entwined: an ordinary housewife, un...
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Gifted Furimun to chichiuri onna (2017)
- Director
- IZUMA Yasunari
- Cast
- HARASHIMA Motohisa, MAMIYA Yuki
Okinawa include Mabui no tabi, Zanpa and Obaa ha kigeki no jo-ou. Graphically depicts a man and woman living in the after-hours world of Matsuyama, Okinawa's red-light district. Etsuko (Mamiya Yuki) works as a hostess at a topless bar and Hayato (Ha...
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Omotenashi (2017)
- Director
- Jay Chern
- Cast
- TANAKA Rena, Wang Bo-Chieh, YO Kimiko
Tanaka Rena of Dear Etranger and Taiwanese actor Wang Bo-Chieh co-star in this coproduction between Japan and Taiwan. In the director's chair is Taiwanese director Jay Chern. On the bank of Lake Biwa stands an old Japanese inn called . Mitsuko (Yo K...
