Movie List for "japanese 2"

Okuribito (2008) Drama Music Movie

A newly unemployed cellist takes a job preparing the dead for funerals. Year 2008.

Generes: Drama, Music
Director: Yôjirô Takita
Writer: Kundô Koyama
Actors: Masahiro Motoki, Ryôko Hirosue, Tsutomu Yamazaki

Tasogare Seibei (2002) Drama History Romance Movie

As the feudal Japan era draws to a close, a widower samurai experiences difficulty balancing clan loyalties, 2 young daughters, an aged mother, and the sudden reappearance of his childhood sweetheart. Year 2002.

Generes: Drama, History, Romance
Director: Yôji Yamada
Writer: Shûhei Fujisawa, Yôji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
Actors: Hiroyuki Sanada, Rie Miyazawa, Nenji Kobayashi

Ip Man (2008) Action Biography Drama History Movie

During the Japanese invasion of China, a wealthy martial artist is forced to leave his home when his city is occupied. With little means of providing for themselves, Ip Man and the remaining members of the city must find a way to survive. Year 2008.

Generes: Action, Biography, Drama, History
Director: Wilson Yip
Writer: Edmond Wong (screenplay), Tai-lee Chan
Actors: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Lynn Xiong, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi

Nama-natsu (2005) Comedy Drama Movie

A middle-aged businessman has become unhealthily obsessed with a schoolgirl with whom he shares his daily commute. When he tries to make a direct connection with her, it creates dire complications. Year 2005.

Generes: Comedy, Drama
Director: Keisuke Yoshida
Writer: Keisuke Yoshida (original screenplay)
Actors: Sora Aoi, Yutaka Mishima, Nahoko Amahisa, Ayako Hirai

Nurse shimai: Momoiro shinsatsu-shitsu (2003) Drama Movie

NURSE SISTERS is a drama about relationships and commitment starring the sizzling Sasaki Sisters (yes! They are real-life sisters!) Both sisters star as young nurses who struggle to make … Year 2003.

Generes: Drama
Director: Osamu Satô
Writer: Osamu Satô (screenplay)
Actors: Yumeka Sasaki, Nikki Sasaki, Miyuki Konno, Nobuyuki Matsuda

The Wandering Earth (2019) Action Sci-Fi Movie

As the sun is dying out, people all around the world build giant planet thrusters to move Earth out of its orbit and sail Earth to a new star system. Yet the 2500-year journey comes with unexpected dangers, and in order to save humanity, a group of young people in this age of a wandering Earth fight hard for the survival of humankind. Year 2019.

Generes: Action, Sci-Fi
Director: Frant Gwo
Writer: Gong Geer, Junce Ye, Yan Dongxu, Frant Gwo, Yang Zhixue, Jingjing Shen, Cixin Liu (story), Ruchang Ye
Actors: Jing Wu, Chuxiao Qu, Guangjie Li, Man-Tat Ng

Fearless (2006) Action Biography Drama Sport Movie

A biography of Chinese Martial Arts Master Huo Yuanjia, who is the founder and spiritual guru of the Jin Wu Sports Federation. Year 2006.

Generes: Action, Biography, Drama, Sport
Director: Ronny Yu
Writer: Chris Chow, Richard Epcar, Chi-long To
Actors: Jet Li, Li Sun, Yong Dong, Yun Qu

Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) Action Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi Movie

The crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. Year 2019.

Generes: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Director: Michael Dougherty
Writer: Michael Dougherty (screenplay by), Zach Shields (screenplay by), Max Borenstein (story by), Michael Dougherty (story by), Zach Shields (story by)
Actors: Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Ken Watanabe

A Lonely Cow Weeps at Dawn (2003) Drama Romance Movie

A young widow, Noriko, lives with her senile father-in-law, Shukichi, on a farm. He believes his favorite cow, long gone, is still alive. Noriko pretends to be the cow and lets him milk her – a satisfying arrangement for them both. Year 2003.

Generes: Drama, Romance
Director: Daisuke Gotô
Writer: Daisuke Gotô (screenplay)
Actors: Hôryû Nakamura, Ryôko Asagi, Yumeka Sasaki, Seiji Nakamitsu

Romper Stomper (1992) Crime Drama Movie

A group of skinheads become alarmed at the way their neighbourhood is changing. Year 1992.

Generes: Crime, Drama
Director: Geoffrey Wright
Writer: Geoffrey Wright
Actors: Russell Crowe, Daniel Pollock, Jacqueline McKenzie, Alex Scott

Lust, Caution (2007) Drama History Romance Thriller War Movie

During World War II era, a young woman, Wang Jiazhi, gets swept up in a dangerous game of emotional intrigue with a powerful political figure, Mr. Yee. Year 2007.

Generes: Drama, History, Romance, Thriller, War
Director: Ang Lee
Writer: Eileen Chang (story), James Schamus (screenplay), Hui-Ling Wang (screenplay)
Actors: Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Tang Wei, Joan Chen, Leehom Wang

Legend of Siren: Erotic Ghost (2004) Horror Movie

A crew of bank robbers whisk a young girl back to their hideout, where they develop plans to rape and kill her. But when one of the crooks turns up dead, they wonder if their intended victim may be a powerful supernatural force. Year 2004.

Generes: Horror
Director: Satoshi Torao
Writer: Ken’ichi Takashima (story)
Actors: Sora Aoi, Ikki Funaki, Jun’ichi Kawamoto, Hideaki Mizuki

Silk (2007) Drama Romance Movie

The story of a married silkworm merchant-turned-smuggler in 19th century France traveling to Japan for his town’s supply of silkworms after a disease wipes out their African supply. During his stay in Japan, he becomes obsessed with the concubine of a local baron. Year 2007.

Generes: Drama, Romance
Director: François Girard
Writer: Alessandro Baricco (novel), François Girard (screenplay), Michael Golding (screenplay)
Actors: Sei Ashina, Michael Pitt, Tony Vogel, Toni Bertorelli

Yesterday (2019) Comedy Fantasy Music Romance Movie

A struggling musician realizes he’s the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate timeline where they never existed. Year 2019.

Generes: Comedy, Fantasy, Music, Romance
Director: Danny Boyle
Writer: Richard Curtis (screenplay by), Jack Barth (story by), Richard Curtis (story by)
Actors: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia Di Martino, Ellise Chappell

Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) Comedy Drama Romance Movie

Devastated Peter takes a Hawaiian vacation in order to deal with the recent break-up with his TV star girlfriend, Sarah. Little does he know, Sarah’s traveling to the same resort as her ex – and she’s bringing along her new boyfriend. Year 2008.

Generes: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Nicholas Stoller
Writer: Jason Segel
Actors: Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand

Blind Love (2005) Romance Movie

In this Cyrano-De-Bergerac-esque comedy of errors, a blind girl falls in love with a ventriloquist by merely being able to hear his voice. However, when she meets him, she mistakes his … Year 2005.

Generes: Romance
Director: Daisuke Gotô
Writer: Daisuke Gotô
Actors: Konatsu, Shôta Kotaki, Yôta Kawase, Hôryû Nakamura