Directed by Pen-ek Ratanaruang
A young woman's husband apparently commits suicide without warning or reason, leaving behind his wife and infant. Yumiko remarries and moves from Osaka to a small fishing village, yet continues to search for meaning in a lonely world. Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda (1995)
A soulful journey rife with subtle “aha” moments, Megane is minimalist and quiet but never didactic or serious. Like a good Buddhist teacher, its unexpected humor delights and thaws us. Directed by Naoko Ogigami (2007)
Once upon a time, there were sisters named Ume and Kame. Sisters were living in an old house for a long time only by themselves. Every day, they came back picking up rubbishes every time they went out to the town. They valued and took good care of what they picked up very much. One day they will find something very special.. Directed by Mai Tominaga (2006)
Two youths sent for a Maoist "re-education" in the mountains fall in love with the village tailor's granddaughter. Directed by Dai Sijie (2002)
Pikuniku (1997) Directed by Shunji Iwai.
An easygoing film that is as satisfying as a refreshing sea breeze during a summer night at the beach. Directed by Naoko Ogigami
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"My God, My God, Why Has Thou Forsaken Me?" Directed by Shinji Aoyama (2005)
A.D. 2015: A virus has been spreading in many cities worldwide. It is a suicidal disease and the virus is infected by pictures. People, once infected, come down with the disease, which leads to death. They have no way of fighting against this infection filled with fear and despair. Directed by Shinji Aoyama (2005)
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