If there is a film (or films) meant to represent Japan's nowadays society/economy in a nutshell, that could be this 6 hour epic journey called “Wilderness:...
Tag - Nippon Connection
“He is guilty…he is not guilty…he is guilty…he is not guilty.” Watching Norichika Oba's new film “Cyclops” feels like...
"The City of Betrayal" is one of the most sincere portrayals of human fragility and perseverance during relationship struggles caught on film
Akihiro Toda's “The Name” is quite a strange film, as it combines two favorite Japanese genres, the school drama and the quirky comedy in a way...
I have to admit, I consider Masaaki Yuasa one of the greatest anime directors of our time, one of the few who directs, continuously, titles that are addressed...
“Passage of Life” is based on a true story of a Burmese family living in Tokyo after immigrating to Japan with no visa. Passage of Life is screening at Nippon...
Told from the perspective of the main female protagonist as she deals with work and relationships, “Pumpkin and Mayonnaise” is a fantastic drama...
One day during class, Hitomi's homeroom teacher ends up being taken away by the police and it is soon revealed that he was involved in a sexual relationship...
Historians frequently say that history is revolving around specific individuals, who actually shape it with their lives and actions. Henry Mittwer may not be...
“Oh Lucy!” is an American Japanese production directed by Atsuko Hirayanagi and based on Hirayanagi's short film of the same name. Her short film obtained...