MAHOROBA ASUKA - Japan's Ancient Capital –
Perched high, Asago City's Takeda Castle ruins, the "Castle in the Sky," seem to float above. Below, ancient wild cherry trees, blooming for over a millennium, symbolise the city. This documentary fol…
The U.S. post-WWII reconstruction of Japan is lauded as democracy's triumph, yet it severed Japans identity at the roots. An American raised in Tokyo embarks on a journey to unearth the nation's lost …
Eight years in the making, this 4K film captures once-in-a-lifetime breathtaking beauty from over 200 locations across all 47 Japanese prefectures, from Takeda Castle's sea of clouds to autumn's scarl…
Nara's World Heritage site, Yakushiji Temple, is home to Japan's National Treasure, the East Pagoda – the only building remaining from the ancient capital, built in 730 AD, and often called "frozen mu…
Makube is tasked with uncovering the origins of footage showcasing a ritual dating from the Meiji Era. As his team investigates the film, a group of government agents surveys their every move. As the …
Yokohama, a cosmopolitan metropolis close to the capital city of Tokyo, appeared to be the perfect location for major casino operators of the world to develop a new resort location. However, one man s…
During an immigration tour in Niihama, Satoko unexpectedly reunites with her ex-husband, while Naoki and Yukie face relationship struggles. When Yukie goes missing, the group embarks on a search, lead…
Brothers Dai and Kei are summoned by peace-loving spirits to stop an angry demon from destroying Tokyo. When they become separated, Kei's mission is to save his brother and restore harmony between hum…
Experience a full winter in Hokkaido, Japan. Shot in HD, this 2009 film celebrates 100% human-powered riding—from board and ski to noboard and telemark—capturing the unique art, style, and personality…
Japanese woman Keiko (played by Kaori Momoi (Marshall's "Memoirs of a Geisha", Miike's "Sukiyaki Western Django") has been living in a shelf for decades due to a family tragedy in Kobe and is not able…
This fascinating look into the mind and inner life of one of Asia's greatest cinematographers, Mark Lee Ping-Bing, features famous collaborators like Wong Kar-wei, Hou Hsiao-Hsien, and Sylvia Chang, a…
A Japanese orphan is raised in the United States by American parents. But the young man falls under the influence of a Bushido-spouting Japanese priest and becomes radicalized. As World War II dawns i…
宜蘭龜山島上有百年村社聚落，因政府軍事要求集體遷村。影片紀錄龜山島人的世代行動，關於這村落的過去、現在，和未來想望。
The story, set in Joseon, portrays a struggle to secure an auspicious burial site.
Hokkaido, Japan’s second-largest island, offers vast forests, volcanoes, lakes, and wildlife. This 1,200 km cycling journey from Sapporo explores scenic rides, rugged treks, flower fields, volcanic pe…
There's never a dull day on Japan's newly established SSSP Kaiju defense taskforce, led by Kimio Tamura, played by DRIVE MY CAR's Hidetoshi Nishijima. After a particularly challenging encounter, a sil…
A monk struggles to find peace in a silent temple disrupted by industrial noise from a rapidly evolving city. Unable to chant sutras due to a toothache, he is also plagued by the sounds of nearby cons…
Stories about my tribe, after Typhoon Morakot caused flood（At August 2-13, 2009）
樂信·瓦旦（漢名林瑞昌）是出身桃園角板山大豹社的泰雅族人，1899年生，其父親 WatanSyatu 瓦旦．燮促是日治時期著名「大豹社事件」的領袖，也因此事件，林瑞昌從小身為人質，接受日本教育養成。 樂信．瓦旦見識過戰爭失敗的後果，於是乎，終其一身，都小心翼翼地周旋在當局和族人之間，靠著斡旋、協調來保全族人的生存。加上樂信．瓦旦在日本人的刻意培養之下成為一個醫師，這讓樂信．瓦旦成為泰雅族族人之間的…
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, combines modernity and tradition with extraordinary architecture and unique natural landscapes. Its main attractions are the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosq…
Aki lived her young life with a baby monster, but got separated from it for some reason. Thirty-five years later, a big earthquake hits her home. As the shaking grows stronger, a giant monster emerges…
A historical film about King Sejong who risked everything of his to invent the Hunminjungeum (Korean Script) for his people and the people who weren't recorded in history.
In 2011, Norio Kimura lost his family in the Fukushima disaster. Nuclear fallout complicated the search for his daughter, Yuna (7). Today, Norio advocates for valuing family and everyday life, sharing…
Explore Kenyaís east coast, where Watamuís clear waters, coral reefs, and lush tropical vegetation meet the rich Swahili culture. Dive into a region of ecological diversity and historical depth, perfe…