3 Movies Starring Kanako Higuchi

Rènin-gai

Rènin-gai

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1990-08-18

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

117 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (381 Reviews)

Genres:

ActionDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Itarè Yamagami (story)

Kazuo Kasahara (screenplay)

Fullplot:

A group of masterless samurai living in Edo's red light district must fend off a militia bent on wiping out local prostitutes.

Ashura-jè no hitomi

Ashura-jè no hitomi

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-04-16

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

119 min

IMDB Ratings:

(575 Reviews)

Director:

Yèjirè Takita

Cast:

Writer:

Sei Kawaguchi

Kazuki Nakashima (story)

Masashi Todayama

Fullplot:

Adapted from the successful play, the film takes place in the 19th Japan where a war between demons and their slayers is fought. Izumo, an Kabuki actor with a demon-slaying past, meets and falls in love with Tsubaki. However, something is not right as mysterious marks appear on her body as time progresses. At the same time, it is announced that Ashura, the queen of all demons, will be resurrected and bring destruction to the universe.

Achilles and the Tortoise

Achilles and the Tortoise

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-09-20

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

119 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (2239 Reviews)

Director:

Takeshi Kitano

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Fullplot:

Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.

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