|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Soratobu kingyo to sekai no himitsu
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Atsushi was pursuing his studies to become an architect and dreamed to work with his father who runs a construction company. But everything falls apart more
Atsushi was pursuing his studies to become an architect and dreamed to work with his father who runs a construction company. But everything falls apart when his father was deceived into guaranteeing a substantial amount of bad loans for a friend, thus losing the company and falling ill of shock. Desperate to make quick money and help the family by any way he can, Atsushi seeks employment as a waiter at a luxurious night club called “Mint Candy” in Kabukicho, the hottest, craziest, and the most competitive underground bright-light district in Tokyo, where the “hostesses” are the leading stars, while the male waiters are literally their slaves. One day, Atsushi couldn’t stand such unfairness and spontaneously stood up for his bullied colleague, ending up being bullied as well. In need of money, he has to endure everything. Until one day his future began to move in an unexpected direction when he met President Todo, the charisma of the underground entertainment world. close
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sozaburo Kanasugi is a samurai in the Kyushu countryside. After accepting a secret mission from his daimyo, he leaves his clan and travels alone to Edo to accomplish his task.
Sozaburo Kanasugi is a samurai in the Kyushu countryside. After accepting a secret mission from his daimyo, he leaves his clan and travels alone to Edo to accomplish his task. close
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fushin no toki
|
|
Asai Michiko is a 28-year old housewife. Her husband is 38-year old Yoshio, who works at an advertisement agency. Five years into their marriage, Michiko more
Asai Michiko is a 28-year old housewife. Her husband is 38-year old Yoshio, who works at an advertisement agency. Five years into their marriage, Michiko finds out that Yoshio has been having an affair. Michiko visits the woman and begs her to break up with Yoshio. "Yoshio mentioned that he doesn't see his wife as a woman," she says, bringing Michiko to tears.
Nogami Machiko is a 31-year old woman who works at a luxurious nightclub in Ginza. She is told by her lover whose child she bears, "Get an abortion." She too, is brought to tears.
Three years later... Since her husband's affair, Michiko, now 31, has put every effort forward to become the adorable wife by studying the latest trends and fashion.
Machiko, now 34, is an employed owner of a Ginza nightclub.
One day, Okinaka Kazuko moves in across from the Asai family. She is there to take care of the house while her sister and her family are living in Osaka. Alone and lonely, she hopes to become close friends with Michiko.
Koyanagi Shingo, Yoshio's client and president of a middle-sized company, takes Shingo to a luxurious Ginza nightclub after dinner. It's Machiko's club. Machiko has had feelings for Yoshio since he started visiting her establishment. When Shingo rises from his seat to leave, Yoshio does the same. But Machiko holds him back. "There's an annoying customer at another table. Can you stay a little longer for me?"
After leaving the club, Shingo heads downtown to visit 18-year old Ito Mayumi who sings and plays the guitar. Although Shingo has a wife and a nearly adult-age son, all he can think about is his young lover.
After finishing work, Machiko takes a taxi home with Yoshio. Machiko's apartment is just a station away from Yoshio's. In the taxi, Machiko spills coffee on Yoshio's suit. "We should clean this up immediately" she says and invites Yoshio in. Yoshio can't hold back his feelings as Machiko seduces him.
Meanwhile, Michiko has reunited with Kondo Kei, a 26-year old calligrapher who was formerly a student of Michiko's father, a master in calligraphy... close
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The family film Early Spring, Kyoto, created by director Hiroshi Toda, tells the story of memories, the ghosts of which sometimes take on visible outlines. more
The family film Early Spring, Kyoto, created by director Hiroshi Toda, tells the story of memories, the ghosts of which sometimes take on visible outlines.
After his wife’s death, life literally stopped for Kenichi (Eichi Hayashi) – the pain of loss remains acute, and he is not ready for the changes that will allow him to forget about the past. He does not even dare to transfer the ashes of his wife, whose ghost continues to disturb the peace of their common family home, to the tomb, but one day he has to do it. Now Kenichi is forced to visit a remote cemetery to pay tribute, and one such trip gives him a meeting with his childhood friend Mitsuko, whose life is almost entirely subordinated to the care of his elderly mother. close
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liam Chan, a lawyer in Hong Kong, suddenly falls in love with Yang Li, the Shanghai heiress of the hotel empire. They were destined to test their love.
Liam Chan, a lawyer in Hong Kong, suddenly falls in love with Yang Li, the Shanghai heiress of the hotel empire. They were destined to test their love. close
|
|
|
|
|
|
|