Kinuo Yamada
Also Known As: Kinuwo Yamada
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Miyazaki, Japan
Adult: No
Birthday: September 01, 1981
Age: 43 years old
Gender: Female
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Kidan Piece of Darkness
Overview: Based on Fuyumi Ono's best-selling books, these 10 tales of spookiness by six Japanese horror directors are designed to chill viewers to the bone.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-01-23
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The Albino's Trees
Overview: A poignant moral dilemma unfolding against lush mountainous landscapes, The Albino’s Trees follows Yuku (Ryohei Matsuoka), an animal control hunter who takes on a lucrative job to kill a rare white deer considered to be a god of the forest by a nearby village. Though Yuku initially steps up to the task in order to support his mother’s medical bills, his will begins to falter as he gets to know the villagers and the reasons behind their difficult choice to live as outsiders.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-07-16
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Villain
Overview: Shimizu Yuichi is a shy and lonely day laborer looking for love. He aimlessly spends time corresponding with girls via telephone dating services and going on random encounters with girls looking for spending cash. His world is shattered one day when he is involved in the murder of one of his former encounters, the sweet-faced Ishibashi Yoshino who, after being jilted by playboy Masuo Keijo, berates and mocks the troubled loner.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-09-11
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Confessions
Overview: Devastated at the death of her four-year-old daughter, a grieving middle school teacher is horrified to discover that her students aren't as innocent as she thinks.
Genres: Drama Thriller Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-06-04
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4 / Cat-Nekobun no Yon
Overview: A short omnibus created by four young creators on the theme of "drawing the people of Ichii who use a certain station where a cat lives".
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-12-12
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Girlfriend: Someone Please Stop the World
Overview: Despite the fact that Kyoko's a girl herself, approaching women on the streets and asking them to pose nude for her proves to be quite a chore. At first she accosts every pretty girl that walks by, until Miho catches her eye. Feeling that she has that certain something special, Kyoko insists that Miho pose for her. Her own life floating rudderless after the separation of her parents, Miho accepts, half entertaining the idea to get back at her father, who has gone on to form a new family and who hasn't been in touch with her in years. The two girls walk around town, Kyoko snapping pictures and listening to Miho's stories. Gradually the two young women begin to sense a mutual attraction. When the time comes to get down to the nitty gritty of the nude shots, the girls' defences come down along with their clothes.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-05-12
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New Type: Just For Your Love
Overview: Yuri, who works at the ticket window at a ferry terminal, is one-eyed. One day, she is held at knifepoint and locked away in captivity by an enigmatic man named Kwon, who has missed a ferry. At the very moment Yuri learns that Kwon has supernatural powers. As Kwon and Yuri become closer to each other, Yuri's friend, Akiyama, accidentally finds the secret of Yuri's supernatural power. Yuri has the ability to go back in time. As the price for her supernatural ability, Yuri becomes blind in one eye. In the meantime, Kwon gets shot by mysterious men. Yuri, who has started feeling affection for Kwon, tries to save him using her special power again.
Genres: Fantasy Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-11-22
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Amachoroi Love Song
Overview: While working part-time jobs, Naomi, a not-so-popular band member who sings at live houses, faces a challenging situation as two members of the band declare their departure, and her boyfriend proposes to her. Although Naomi initially considers quitting rock music, things take a different turn.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-09-04
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It's Only Talk
Overview: Based on an award winning novel, It's Only Talk is about the life of Yuko, a 35-year old woman. She is single and unemployed, and suffers from manic depression. The movie begins with Yuko moving to Kamata Town.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-06-10
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Ke no Hi no Kekeke
Overview: Winner of the 47th Creative TV Drama Award. Through the story of a high school girl with "sensory sensitivity" who tries to create a place for herself with her friends, this tv special gives courage to all those who feel "difficult to live".
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-03-26
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Lost Love Murder
Overview: Shuichi Minamida lives comfortably on the proceeds of his father's legacy, but he struggles with the idea that his beautiful wife, Moyako, no longer loves him. One day he confesses his worries to Kotoura, his dentist. Kotoura summons the Akechi detective agency and asks them to investigate his friend's wife, Miyako. Fumiyo Akechi takes the case and begins her investigation. She soon notices that something strange is going on between Miyako and the dentist. This observation leads to a tragic ending which none of those involved could ever imagine.
Genres: Thriller Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-04-01
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39 settoudan
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-11-17
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Afterword
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
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Sumire Doll
Overview: A young girl named Sumire disappeared 5 years ago after being assaulted by a suspicious photographer Midorikawa in the forest, leaving behind only a severed right arm. Her brother Fumizuki and childhood friend Keisuke are both looking for her.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-01-26
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PLAY!
Overview: A bumpy team that suddenly formed challenges the Rocket League national tournament.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-03-08
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The Oil-Hell Murder
Overview: Starting with director Gosha Hideo's version in 1992, the puppet theater of Chikamatsu Monzaemon has been made into a film on countless occasions. The actor Sakagami Shinobu wrote and directed this version. This new interpretation focuses on a woman who played a minor role in the original version, and features a bold performance from former pin-up model Fujikawa Nozomi. Yohee (Yasuda Shingo), son and heir of the store Kawachiya, runs up huge debts due to his obsession with the prostitute Okiku (Fujikawa). Told by her husband Chizaemon, Okichi (Yamada Kinuwo) goes to condemn Yohee. On her way back home, Okiku laughs and mocks her, which Okichi finds sexually exciting.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-05-23
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A Liar and a Broken Girl
Overview: In a small rural town, a brother and sister goes missing and there's also a serial killer case involving woman as the victims. Mayu Misono (Aya Omasa) is a sophomore high school student in the town. She is called "Ma-chang". When Mayu Misono was young, she was also kidnapped and locked up. Since that time she has been traumatized and has become indifferent to everything around her. One day, in front Mayu's mansion, her childhood friend Mii-kun (Shota Sometani), who was kidnapped with Mayu, suddenly appears. Ma-chang hugs Mii-kun. Up until now, she has waited for Mii-kun. Mayu has lived in the mansion alone, until a week ago, when she kidnapped two elementary school aged kids and has kept them locked in her mansion. To hide Mayu's crime, the four of them will live together in the mansion. The truth of what happened 10 years ago becomes slowly revealed. The reason Mi-kun tries to protect Mayu, even puts his life at risk, all connects to an unexpected real criminal.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-10-25
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The Little Girl in Me
Overview: After Kensuke graduated from college, he began to work at a company. He didn't get along with his co-workers and six months later quit his job. Since that time he has stayed in his home for 5 years. One day, Kensuke learns about men who enjoy dressing up as women through the internet. At first he feels uncomfortable about them, but he becomes interested in those men. He begins to exchange emails with cross-dresser Karen who has a charismatic personality.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-12-01
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Sheep in the Night
Overview: A real estate agent, Shinji Sawaguchi finds a fallen meteorite by accident. On the next day, his missing sister Shiori shows up for the first time in ten years. Shinji can't help being agitated by her sudden return. On the other hand, unusual events start happening in his life, and her threatening melody spreads in the town. Including Shinji's fiancé Maki, the development of characters centers around Shiori's mysterious presence felt. Shiori's identity is hidden, and Shinji gets involved in a peculiar situation.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-11-16
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High Sentiments Family
Overview: During winter break elementary school teacher Kyoko Uno gives supplemental lessons to her student Teppei, who is behind in school. Kyoko has an unusual bond with Teppei's mother Mie. Meanwhile, Kyoko's son Sanshiro is supposed to be at an overnight sports camp, but Kyoko finds out that he was caught shoplifting.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-05-16
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There's Nothing To Be Afraid Of
Overview: Cinema worker Eri and her husband Fumiya have decided not to have children. They live happily together, sharing their joys and sadnesses. However, an incident begins to silently bring about change in their placid lifestyle.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-11-16
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Shino Can't Say Her Name
Overview: Ooshima Shino is a 1st-grade high school student. She has difficulties pronouncing words that start with vowels in front of people. Because of her speech impediment, she does not get along with others. Shino meets Kayo who likes music, but she is tone-deaf. They decide to start a band and Shino begins to change.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-07-01
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Ten Years Japan
Overview: Five short stories from five different directors set ten years in Japan's future.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-11-03
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Sharing
Overview: Memories can be blocked, but they can also be invented. Psychology professor Eiko works with people who were traumatized by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster. But the topic affects her more personally than she wants to admit. Narrative structures begin to intertwine, reality becomes ambiguous. Like a surgeon, SHINOZAKI dissects the human mind in this complex yet moving film.
Genres: Mystery Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-10-11
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Between Men and the Gods
Overview: Hozumi is a doctor and he is friends with manga artist Soeda. They both like Asako who works at a tropical fish shop. Hozumi eventually gives up Asako for his friend Soeda. Soeda and Asako decide to get married, but, after they get married, Soeda dates another woman and abuses Asako. He even pushes Asako to have an affair with Hozumi. Hozumi still has feelings for Asako, but his love changes to hatred.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-10-26
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Sword of Desperation
Overview: A talented but troubled Edo Period swordsman, Kanemi Sanzaemon. Three years earlier, Kanemi killed a woman, Renko, the corrupt mistress of the powerful daimyo Tabu Ukyou. Unexpectedly, Kanemi received a lenient sentence for his crime and is allowed to return to his clan after only one year of imprisonment. Following his return, Kanemi is faced with the death of his wife, Mutsue. Thereafter, Kanemi lives with and cares for his wife's niece, Satoo, who has secret affections for Kanemi and expresses them by helping change his bleak outlook on life. Meanwhile, Kanemi's develops his unique "bird-catching" sword technique which he will soon put to test in battle for the first time against the fearsome swordsman, Hayatonosho Obiya.
Genres: Action Thriller Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-07-10
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The Goldfish: Dreaming of the Sea
Overview: Hana, a high school girl, has been grown up in a foster home because of a crime her mother is said to have committed. As the oldest sister in the home, Hana takes care of a newly sheltered girl abused by her mother.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-06-25
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Born Pisces
Overview: 10-year-old children Midori and Futa live separate lives. Both feel alone and isolated from their parents. They struggle to be kids under the stress and weight of their fractured family lives.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2020-02-21
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貌斬りKAOKIRI～戯曲「スタニスラフスキー探偵団」より
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-08-28
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My Uncle
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-03-03
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River Returns
Overview: In 1958, as a deadly typhoon approaches, a young boy embarks on a perilous journey to a haunted mountain pool, determined to calm a sorrowful spirit whose grief has cursed the village with devastating floods.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2025-03-22
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Shinonome Color Weekend
Overview: A story about three former broadcasting club members who gathered for the first time in several years to trace the memories of their days at the school building of their old school, Shinome Girls' High School, which was decided to be demolished.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-11-05
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2 Women
Overview: Modeled on Setouchi Jakucho, Inoue Mitsuharu, and his wife, 2 women depicts the special relationship between a man and two women, based on the novel by Inoue Areno, the eldest daughter of Inoue.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-11-11
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