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The Devil in the Afternoon

An actor is practicing his lines at a park. One day, he is accused of sexually abusing a young girl by a group of young moms. This film depicts the dark side of a peaceful middle class family.

Mayu Nakamura / 0:15:00 / Japan / Drama / 2017

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DECEMBER 17

Tokyo, in the future. Six year old Yuta has been taught to do everything inside including exercise and study. On the night of his birthday, his old brother Kenta teases Yuta and Yuta decides to sneak out from their house.

Yuji Hariu / 0:14:51 / Japan / Sci-Fi / 2016

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OCTOPUS

On set for a commercial, an actress is overcome with a stomachache after eating forbidden octopus. With her stuck in the bathroom, the production is left with a furious client, nervous producer, and a chaotic set.

Isamu Hirabayashi / 0:24:24 / Japan / Comedy / 2015

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6legs

A mother, father, and child are trapped in a dark box. The child coughs intermittently. The mother asks how they ended up in this situation and father replies that he has no clue. The sound of bombs exploding in the distance. What's going on?

Isamu Hirabayashi / 0:14:59 / Japan / Drama / 2020

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A Little World

Junsu is a Korean returning to home, having given up on being a photographer. Whilst enjoying a leaving night with his peers, he's attacked by thugs. When he opens his eyes, there's a girl stood there. This is their one night spent going around Tokyo.

Michihito Fujii / 0:14:59 / Japan / Drama / 2011

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Blue

A film inspired by jazz artist Yurifa Matsumoto’s “You Named Me Blue.” Like artwork in a museum, this film invites you to appreciate the world presented with the right-half of your brain.

Yukinori Makabe / 0:28:01 / Japan / Fantasy / 2014

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A piece of Dogu

"Dogu," a symbolic mud doll of the Jomon Era, brings forth bittersweet memories for Asami and her schoolmates. It is a film that takes viewers back to their nostalgic thoughts, but also resonates as a fresh approach thanks to the mysterious “Dogu" motif.

Yukinori Makabe / 0:24:04 / Japan / Fiction / 2013

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Yukotopia

One day, out of work musician Yusuke is taken to a "pink salon." There, he falls in love with Hitomi and winds up in her apartment. He starts to play music for her with her ex-boyfriend's guitar.

Daigo Matsui / 0:22:29 / Japan / Drama / 2016

mature Mature Content:
These films may include sexual and/or violent content.

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TSUYAKO

Post-war Japan. Tsuyako works in a factory while trying to raise her two children. One day she is forced to choose between obligation to her family and her very own freedom and love.

HIKARI / 0:24:36 / Japan & United States / Drama / 2011

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WHERE WE BEGIN

A portrait of eternal love expressed through movement and sound.

HIKARI / 0:19:47 / USA / Drama / 2015

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