Gohshuu
Also Known As: Gôshû
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan
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Cursed Songs: Chi-Manako
Overview: Misaki is a popular bar hostess whose policy is to 'live on presents'. She is haughty and wants nothing but the most expensive and exclusive. One night, she finds a rabbit and takes it home, setting off the story of an unimaginable tragedy. It is an 'animal panic horror' film with a new edge presenting an allegory of the worst in the modern materialistic world. This is the first full-length feature film for Yuichi Kanemaru, who has worked as assistant director to Kaneto Shindo, Yasuo Furuhata and Takashi Miike. And Tomoko Tabata's dynamic performance in her first horror movie is a definite highlight.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-03-22
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Godzilla Minus One
Overview: In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-11-03
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Moment Girl
Overview: Two terminally ill girls grow through their relationship as they face life and death.
Genres: Drama Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-03-31
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Men of Rage
Overview: The second installment of a V-Cinema sports drama, directed by Kurosawa in 1994, following "打鐘" (Dakan) from 1993, which was based on Yamamoto's manga and directed by Komatsu Takashi. While there is no direct narrative connection between the two films, they share thematic similarities. The protagonist, Wataru Tachibana, a self-destructive yet genius keirin cyclist, is once again passionately portrayed by Nishimura. This time, Wataru fiercely competes against a rival known as the "Prince of Keirin," who is also the heir of a powerful conglomerate. Kurosawa directs with intense and dramatic storytelling, capturing the protagonist’s burning determination.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-12-23
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A Homance
Overview: A homeless man suffering from memory loss is unbeatable in a fight. He becomes involved with the Yakuza. It is based on a manga by Carib Marley.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-10-10
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Drifting Soul
Overview: Yohei and his wife Yumi found an abandoned kitten and named it Kiu. They lovingly raised it, but one day Kiu went missing. A few days later, they discovered that Kiu had been a victim of abuse by a city hall employee, who was arrested but later released on probation. Disappointed by Japan's weak animal protection laws, the devastated couple's despair led Yohei to seek revenge on the abuser.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-01-01
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