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A Piece of Our Life -Kakera- (2009)
- Director
- ANDO Momoko
- Cast
- MITSUSHIMA Hikari, NAKAMURA Eriko, NAGAOKA Tasuku
A film adaptation of the comic "Love Vibes" by popular manga artist, Sakurazawa Erika, starring Mitsushima Hikari, from the multi-award winning film Love Exposure (Ai no mukidashi), in the lead. Actor-turned-director Okuda Eiji's eldest daughter Ando...
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Looking Up at the Half Moon (2009)
- Director
- FUKAGAWA Yoshihiro
- Cast
- IKEMATSU Sosuke, KUTSUNA Shioli, OIZUMI Yo
Based on Hashimoto Tsumugu's light novel which has been adapted into manga, anime, and TV drama series. The story revolves around a pure-hearted boy and a girl with a terminal disease. The film is directed by Fukagawa Yoshihiro, whose independent fil...
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SOLANIN (2010)
- Director
- MIKI Takahiro
- Cast
- MIYAZAKI Aoi, KORA Kengo, KIRITANI Kenta
A coming-of-age love story based on the comic series of the same title by Asano Inio. Music is used as the backdrop for this subtle portrayal of youth, angst, and uncertainty about the future. Music video director Miki Takahiro makes his feature film...
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SWEET LITTLE LIES (2009)
- Director
- YAZAKI Hitoshi
- Cast
- NAKATANI Miki, OMORI Nao, IKEWAKI Chizuru
Based on the novel of the same title by bestselling novelist Ekuni Kaori. Directed by Strawberry Shortcakes director Yazaki Hitoshi. Nakatani Miki from Memories of Matsuko (Kiraware Matsuko no Issho) and Omori Nao from THE VULTURE (Hagetaka) appear t...
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LIAR GAME (2010)
- Director
- MATSUYAMA Hiroaki
- Cast
- TODA Erika, MATSUDA Shota, TANABE Seiichi
A theatrical remake of the TV drama that is based on Kaitani Shinobu's suspense manga series. With a completely new script, the film takes us through a thrilling game of deceit as the players play for the 5 billion yen prize. Gullible and honest coll...
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Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Mermaid Legend (2010)
- Director
- KUSUBA Kozo
- Cast
- MIZUTA Wasabi, OHARA Megumi, KAKAZU Yumi
A picture commemorating the 30th anniversary of the theatrical feature series created by Fujiko F. Fujio, starring Japan's favorite robotic cat. Kusuba Kozo directs both the feature and television series. Bestselling writer Shimpo Yuichi featured onc...
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The Fallen Angel (2010)
- Director
- ARATO Genjiro
- Cast
- IKUTA Toma, ISEYA Yusuke, ISHIHARA Satomi
This is a film adaptation of the autobiographical novel by the Showa literary master, Dazai Osamu, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth. Beautiful images of decadence follow the decline of a self-destructive young man with a weakness for...
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Parade (2010)
- Director
- YUKISADA Isao
- Cast
- FUJIWARA Tatsuya, Karina, KANJIYA Shihori
A dark coming-of-age ensemble piece adapted from Yoshida Shuichi's novel, which was winner of the Yamamoto Shugoro Prize. Appraised for his portrayal of restless and apathetic youth, director Yukisada Isao depicts how repeated incidents of violent as...
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Snowfall in Taipei (2009)
- Director
- HOU Jian-qi
- Cast
- CHEN Bolin, Tanya, YANG Yuning
From Hou Jian-qi, the director of Postmen in the Mountains, a smash hit in Japan. A China/Japan/Hong Kong/Taipei co-production, Snowfall in Taipei is a romantic film starring popular Taiwanese actor, Chen Bo-Lin. Set in a small town on the outskirts ...
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Rinco's Restaurant (2010)
- Director
- TOMINAGA Mai
- Cast
- SHIBASAKI Ko, YO Kimiko, Brother Tom
A heartwarming human drama based on lyricist Ogawa Ito's debut novel. Using CG animation and musical scenes, this fantastical film shows us the small miracles a little heartfelt cooking can bring. In shock from a bad breakup, Rinco (Shibasaki Kou) ha...
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Boys on the Run (2010)
- Director
- MIURA Daisuke
- Cast
- MINETA Kazunobu, KUROKAWA Mei, YOU
A coming-of-age story based on Hanazawa Kengo's comic of the same title. The story is about a clumsy office worker, a loser who is in hopeless love, portrayed in a raw, uncompromising sketch that doesn't shy away from all the miserable details. Direc...
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About Her Brother (2010)
- Director
- YAMADA Yoji
- Cast
- YOSHINAGA Sayuri, SHOFUKUTEI Tsurube, AOI Yu
Master filmmaker Yamada Yoji, known for his humanistic films, directs his first contemporary feature in ten years. Paying homage to Ichikawa Kon's film of the same title, this film presents a heartwarming depiction of the bond between a hard-working ...
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GOLDEN SLUMBER (2010)
- Director
- NAKAMURA Yoshihiro
- Cast
- SAKAI Masato, TAKEUCHI Yuko, YOSHIOKA Hidetaka
Following on from The Foreign Duck, the Native Duck and God in a Coin Locker (Ahiru to Kamo no Coin Locker) and Fish Story by popular mystery writer Isaka Kotaro, director Nakamura Yoshihiro has risen to the challenge of adapting a third work by the ...
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Yuki & Nina (2009)
- Director
- SUWA Nobuhiro, Hippolyte GIRARDOT
- Cast
- Hippolyte GIRARDOT, Noe SAMPY, Arielle MOUTEL
A Japanese-French co-production directed by domestically and internationally acclaimed director Suwa Nobuhiro and actor Hippolyte Girardot. Using a script without dialogue, Suwa employs his signature improvisational style to present a fresh portrayal...
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Okoru Saigyo (2009)
- Director
- OKISHIMA Isao
- Cast
- OKISHIMA Isao, ISHIYAMA Tomomi
Having worked in a wide range of fields from children's TV animation scripts to 'pink' films, independent auteur Okishima Isao directs and stars in this documentary. Upon hearing that the walkway along the Tamagawa Aqueduct, one of his favorite spots...
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Your Home (2009)
- Director
- YAMAKAWA Kohei
- Cast
- ITO Hiroko, OYAZATO Yoshitsugu, TAKADA Wakaba
Screened in the section "Japanese Eyes" at the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival as part of a special collaborative project with the PIA Film Festival (PFF). Still a student in the Visual Concept Planning Department at Osaka University of Arts, ...
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442 -Live with Honor, Die with Dignity- (2010)
- Director
- SUZUKI Junichi
- Cast
- Daniel INOUE (U.S. Senator), George TAKEI, Steve SHIMIZU
A documentary screened in the section "Japanese Eyes" at the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival. The director Suzuki Junichi, who currently resides in the United States and focuses his efforts on co-productions between Japanese and US filmmakers,...
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FIT (2010)
- Director
- HIROSUE Hiromasa
- Cast
- JIBIKI Go, HIROSUE Hiromasa, NAMIKI Akie
A drama shown in the section "Japanese Eyes" at the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival. Director Hirosue Hiromasa - member of the film unit "Gunjyo-iro" that enjoyed the triumph of winning the 2004 PFF Award and displayed almost cruel powers of p...
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Birthright (2010)
- Director
- HASHIMOTO Naoki
- Cast
- OHO Sayoko, YAGYU Miyu, TAKIZAWA Ryoko
A drama screened in the section "Japanese Eyes" at the Tokyo International Film Festival. First-time director Hashimoto Naoki, producer of Tony Takitani (2004), presents an unnervingly stirring depiction of the heroic paths of a mother and daughter b...
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A Liar and a Broken Girl (2010)
- Director
- SETA Natsuki
- Cast
- OMASA Aya, SOMETANI Shota, SUZUKI Kyoka
Screened in the section "Japanese Eyes" at the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival. This is a tale of young love adapted from a bestseller by Iruma Hitoma. It is also the first commercial film from up-and-comer Seta Natsuki, noted for her pop expr...
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hospitalité (2010)
- Director
- FUKADA Koji
- Cast
- YAMAUCHI Kenji, SUGINO Kiki, FURUTACHI Kanji
A comedy screened in the section "Japanese Eyes" at the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival. The director, Fukada Koji, is a member of the production team of the theatrical troupe Seinendan (Artistic Director: Hirata Oriza) who has received high p...
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Wandering Home (2010)
- Director
- HIGASHI Yoichi
- Cast
- ASANO Tadanobu, NAGASAKU Hiromi, KAYAMA Yoshiko
A family drama screened in the section "Japanese Eyes" at the 23rd Tokyo International Film Festival. For this film, Director Higashi Yoichi, winner of a Silver Bear Award at the Berlin International Film Festival for Village of Dreams (Eno Nakano Bo...
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Gegege no Kitaro : Kitaro no Yurei Densha 3D (2009)
- Director
- Cast
- MATSUOKA Yoko, TANONAKA Isamu, CHIBA Shigeru
Mizuki Shigeru's best-selling comic 'Gegege no Kitaro' has been the basis for several TV anime series and live action feature films. This film was originally produced in 1999 and was the first in the Kitaro series to be shot in full dimensional CG. S...
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DIGIMON SAVERS 3D (2009)
- Director
- Cast
- MATSUNO Taiki, NAKAI Kazuya, Yukana
A film that gained popularity with audiences over a 2 year period of showings at the Sanrio Puroland beginning in 2006. The popular characters Agumon, Gaomon and Raramon appear to reveal the Digital World in an adventurous tour. Will they be able to ...
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DIGIMON ADVENTURE 3D DIGIMON GRAND PRIX (2009)
- Director
- Cast
- NODA Junko, SAKAMOTO Chika
The Digimons are showcased as racers in this animation. This film gained popularity with audiences over 2 years of showings at the amusement park, Sanrio Puroland beginning in 2000. Accompanied by a real time commentary overflowing with realism, Biyo...
