Sawako Agawa
Also Known As: あがわ さわこ
Biography: Sawako Agawa (阿川 佐和子, Agawa Sawako, November 1, 1953) is a Japanese essayist, novelist and actress from Tokyo.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
Birthday: November 01, 1953
Adult: No
Gender: Female
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The Boy and the Heron
Overview: While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."
Genres: Animation Adventure Fantasy Family Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-07-14
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Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean
Overview: A drama set during World War II where a submarine carrying a secret weapon attempts to stop a planned third atomic bombing of Japan. Based on Harutoshi Fukui's novel Shuusen no Lorelei.
Genres: Drama War Science Fiction Thriller Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-03-05
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Egoist
Overview: After losing his mother at the age of 14, Kōsuke spent his depressed adolescence hiding his gay identity in a rural town. Now working as a fashion magazine editor, he spends his free time with his close friends. One day, he meets Ryūta, a personal trainer who works in part to support his aging mother.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-02-10
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The Tale of Nishino
Overview: Yukihiko Nishino is very popular with women, but, in the end, he is always dumped by a woman. Yukihiko seeks out his true love.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-02-08
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Colorful
Overview: Upon reaching the train station to death, a dejected soul is informed that he is "lucky" and will have another chance at life. He is placed in the body of a 14-year-old boy named Makoto Kobayashi, who has just committed suicide.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-10-07
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A Sumo Wrestler's Tail
Overview: Chu Zumo is the story of an old farmer who discovers a group of rats heading to a sumo wrestling bout. After they lose miserably he decides to feed the rats to boost their chances of winning.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-01-03
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Ghibli's Bookshelf
Overview: This August 2010 NHK documentary explores the influence of selected children's literature on Miyazaki and Takahata's body of work and on Studio Ghibli as a whole. Also included is a conversation between Miyazaki and Japanese author and TV personality Sawako Agawa.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-08-07
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