Wolf Children (2012)
After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident while hunting for food for their children, a young woman must find ways to raise the werewolf son and daughter that she had with him while keeping their trait hidden from soci
The Boy and the Beast
When a young orphaned boy living on the streets of Shibuya stumbles upon a fantastic world of beasts, hes taken in by a gruff warrior beast looking for an apprentice
Hatsukoi (2006)
Writer Misuzu Nakahara confesses her involvement in the 300 Million Yen Affair In the chaotic days of the 1960s, Misuzu, a lonely high school girl from a troubled family, finds a sanctuary with her nihilistic brother Ryo and his fri
Tomie Forbidden Fruit (2002)
Tomie terrorizes an artistically inclined young girl and her widowed father, slowly integrating herself into the family
The Last Recipe: Memory of Giraffes Tongue (2017)
Sasaki san is a superlative cook who is on auto control and can make wondrous meals with nary a thought anymore In a literal case of last wish on earth, he receives a special request to cook a specific dish The catch is he needs to
Chronicle of My Mother (2011)
Based on an autobiographical novel by Inoue Yasushi, the film chronicles the passage of fifteen years within a family struggling with abandonment, resentment and decline with old age As the world turns, a son who has issues with his
A Blue Automobile (2004)
DJ Richio wears sunglasses to hide a scar around his eyes He is also haunted by nightmares of a childhood accident that led to his scar Richio also dates Akemi Meanwhile, Richio notices his girlfriends younger sister Konomi takin
Birthday Card (2016)
Is the loss of ones mother at the age of ten made any less dismal if one receives letters from her once a year thereafter Noriko loses her mother Yoshie and has to contend with life, friendships, love and marriage as well as her ow
Origin Spirits of the Past (2006)
It is 300 years into the future Earths environment had been devastated by mankinds own foolish plans and humankind is beleaguered by the sentient forests which they have awoken The world balance is tipped when a young boy name
Heavenly Forest (2006)
A photographer named Makoto travels to New York during Christmas to look for his best friend, Shizuru The two first met when Makoto attended his university entrance ceremony Due to his inferiority complex, Makoto tends to shy aw
Eureka (2000)
The traumatized survivors of a murderous bus hijacking come together and take a road trip to attempt to overcome their damaged selves Meanwhile a serial killer is on the loose