Koji Yakusho

Hirayama leads a satisfying life working as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Beyond his daily routine, he finds joy in listening to music on cassette tapes, reading books, and photographing…

Directed by Mamoru Hosoda, this animated film follows the story of a young boy named Kun who struggles to cope with the arrival of his baby sister. As Kun grapples…

In this 2018 film directed by Atsuko Hirayanagi, the story follows Setsuko, a lonely office worker in Tokyo, who finds a new lease on life when she adopts an American…

In this gripping legal drama directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, a seasoned attorney takes on the defense of a man who has confessed to a brutal murder. As the lawyer delves…

Set against the backdrop of the pivotal Battle of Sekigahara, this historical drama delves into the intricate power struggles and alliances that shaped the course of Japanese history. Directed by…

In July 1945, as World War II nears its conclusion, Japan is compelled to consider the Potsdam Declaration. Despite prolonged cabinet discussions, a resolution remains elusive. The United States drops…

In this captivating animated film directed by Mamoru Hosoda, a young boy named Ren stumbles into a fantastical world inhabited by anthropomorphic beasts. He becomes the apprentice of a gruff…

A former samurai seeks redemption for a past wrongdoing he committed.

Set in the tumultuous period following the death of Oda Nobunaga, this historical comedy-drama explores the power struggles among his retainers as they convene to decide the future of their…

A group of devoted samurai devise a plan to avenge their lord, who was wrongfully put to death.

A bravado period action film set at the end of Japan’s feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into a war-torn future.

The Yazawa family is made up of Takuro (Koji Yakusho), a father preoccupied with day trading, his delightful wife Erumi (Satomi Kobayashi), and their teenage son Tetsuya (Eita), who aspires…

The Yazawa family consists of the father Takuro (Koji Yakusho) – who is always busy day trading, charming wife Erumi (Satomi Kobayashi), and teenage son Tetsuya (Eita) – who dreams…

This poignant drama, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, delves into the disintegration of a seemingly ordinary Japanese family. The story follows the patriarch, Ryuhei Sasaki, who loses his job and struggles…

Based on Alessandro Baricco’s best-selling novel, this visually captivating film narrates the tale of a French merchant who discovers unforeseen romance in a distant land.

Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, this 2006 film intricately weaves together four interlocking stories set across different continents, exploring themes of communication and cultural barriers. The narrative follows a tragic…

Set in the enchanting world of pre-World War II Japan, this film follows the journey of a young girl who transforms into one of the most celebrated geishas of her…

In this gripping psychological thriller directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a series of gruesome murders baffles the police as each victim is found with an ‘X’ carved into their neck. The…

In this compelling drama directed by Shôhei Imamura, a man named Takuro Yamashita, played by Kôji Yakusho, is released from prison after serving time for a crime of passion. Seeking…

In this heartwarming Japanese film directed by Masayuki Suo, a successful but emotionally unfulfilled accountant named Shohei Sugiyama finds himself drawn to a dance studio after glimpsing a beautiful instructor…

In this delightful Japanese comedy, a pair of truck drivers, played by Tsutomu Yamazaki and Ken Watanabe, stumble upon a struggling ramen shop run by a determined widow. Together, they…