Graveyard of Honor (2002) Shin Jingi no Hakaba (original title) A barkeeper saves a Yakuza boss’ life and thus makes his way up in the organization. However his fear of nothing soon causes problems. Director: Takashi Miike Writers: Goro Fujita (novel) (as Gorô Fujita), Shigenori Takechi (screenplay) Stars: Ryo Amamiya, Narimi Arimori, Yoshiyuki Daichi | See full cast & crew »
Fireworks (1997) Hana-bi (original title) Nishi leaves the police in the face of harrowing personal and professional difficulties. Spiraling into depression, he makes questionable decisions. Director: Takeshi Kitano Writer: Takeshi Kitano Stars: Takeshi Kitano, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ren Osugi | See full cast & crew »
A Scene at the Sea (1991) Ano natsu, ichiban shizukana umi (original title) The lives of a young, hearing-impaired and gloomy couple are fulfilled after the boy holds interest in surfboarding. Director: Takeshi Kitano Writer: Takeshi Kitano Stars: Claude Maki, Hiroko Ôshima, Sabu Kawahara | See full cast & crew »
The Grudge (2004) An American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse, one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim. Director: Takashi Shimizu Writers: Stephen Susco (screenplay), Takashi Shimizu (film “Ju-On: The Grudge”) Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jason Behr, Clea DuVall | See full cast & crew »