Issey Ogata Movies

A documentary about the making of Alexander Sokurov’s film "The Sun".

With all the unrest and uncertainty in the world today, now feels as good a time as any for a movie portraying good will and love between people from...

This is James Miki's first directorial work, and he is also the original writer and scriptwriter. Noritaka Sakamoto was in charge of photography, and...

Kazunari Katsuki (Gaku Sano) lied to his classmate that Tokyo stinks. Because of his comment, he goes to Tokyo alone. On his way back, he misses his...

Biopic about the life of Kitazawa Rakuten, who laid the foundation for the Japanese manga industry.

Two TV salarymen uphold their duty by taking on a rival talent agency during the late-'80s bubble economy.

The mayor is found dead in the river in a small town known for its hot springs. It's assumed that he fell to his death, but his nephew just cannot...

An anthology exploring the meaning of the Japanese greeting goaisatsu.

This is the first part of an omnibus TV drama special production starring three popular idols at that time, namely Nakayama Miho, Oginome Yoko, and...

Based on an autobiography by Hiroshi Tamura, the film follows story of the author's experience of homelessness when this father suddenly decides to...

The story of middle-aged Japanese woman Keiko, who has been living in a shell for decades due to a family tragedy in Kobe. The modest act of eating...

Kashiopea no Endo Roru A murder takes place on a luxury overnight train which runs from Sapporo to Ueno, Tokyo. The victim is a film director. The...

After receiving a key to her late father's room, art museum employee Satomi traces his final days and discovers a man who found quiet comfort in...

Behind-the-scenes making-of for "Tony Takitani". The film "Tony Takitani" was shot in a vacant lot in Yokohama for about two weeks. The camera...

Seven-year-old Rio visits her grandparents in Japan for the first time. She observes the beauty and unfamiliarity of the household, sensing a...