Movies and TvShows featuring "japanese-abroad" theme.

Giri/Haji is a TV show about a detective from Tokyo who goes to London to find his missing brother, and gets involved in a complex world of yakuza gang wars and undercover British police. It explores themes of family, loyalty, and identity.

In London for the Prime Minister's funeral, Mike Banning is caught up in a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders. With the help of his team, Banning fights to save the President and stop the terrorists from succeeding in their mission. As they navigate through a city under attack, they must uncover the truth behind the plot and bring the culprits to justice before it's too late. With high-stakes action and intense suspense, London Has Fallen keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

In the year 1980, the USS Nimitz, a modern nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is mysteriously transported back in time to the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. As the crew grapples with this inexplicable situation, they must decide whether to intervene in history and possibly change the outcome of World War II. With tensions rising and time running out, the fate of the ship and its crew hangs in the balance.

A man seeks revenge after being fired from his job and embarks on a chaotic journey through Vienna, discovering unlikely friendships and facing the consequences of his actions. Along the way, he explores themes of love, marriage, and cultural differences.

Grand Prix is a captivating film that takes audiences into the intense and dangerous world of Formula One racing in the 1960s. It follows the lives and careers of several race car drivers, their rivalries, romantic entanglements, and the constant danger they face on the track. The film depicts the tension and excitement of the racing world, highlighting the sacrifices and personal struggles of these dedicated sportsmen.

Flowers is a dark comedy TV show that follows the lives of an eccentric and dysfunctional family. The story revolves around the struggles of the family members, including a Japanese abroad, a lesbian daughter, and a mother with mental health issues. The show explores themes of family curses, suicide attempts, and the challenges of living with mental illness.

A Japanese woman travels to Uzbekistan to film a variety show. Along the way, she encounters a variety of experiences and challenges, including interacting with locals, exploring the country's culture, and dealing with the pressures of being a female protagonist on a fictional TV program. Through her journey, she navigates the complexities of filming, experiences gastronomic adventures, and explores the beauty of Uzbekistan.

Collision Course is a buddy cop comedy that follows a Japanese detective and a Detroit cop who must overcome their cultural differences and work together to solve a crime. With wisecrack humor and explosive action, they navigate the motor car industry and face off against hitmen, culminating in a thrilling car chase and shootout.

The young leader of the Oomi group, Ranmaru, was forced to marry Kaoru, the daughter from another group. The couple went to Italy, and had their wedding on a ship. However, neither of them actually liked the marriage, and Ranmaru was kicked out by his newlywed wife Kaoru on their first night. Al (Alberto), an Italian man on the ship, took an interest in Ranmaru, and the story revolves around the romance between the two men, Ranmaru and Al.

Cinderella finds freedom from her wicked stepmother with the help of her fairy godmother. Only this time, they unleash a plan of bloody vengeance.

When his best friend dies of an heart attack due to permanent stress at work, the Japanese businessman Yutaka Soto quits and fulfills himself a dream: he buys a ranch in Montana to live on. However the ranch turns out to be due for demolition and the welcome by the people is less than friendly: Hotel owner Cord Wingate wanted the ranch himself and now sabotages Yutaka. Only veterinarian Jessy and an old Cowboy help him. -- Tom Zoerner

The Goddess of 1967 follows the story of a blind girl who embarks on a journey with a mysterious man driving a Citroen DS. As their relationship develops, secrets are revealed, including the girl's traumatic past and the man's hidden motivations. The film explores themes of abuse, revenge, and the healing power of love and acceptance. Set against the backdrop of Tokyo, Japan and Australia, this experimental film takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster.

Natsuki takes care of her young autistic brother. She then meets her old childhood friend and falls in love, unfortunately he suffers from a serious illness.

Owners is a comedy-drama that explores the intertwined lives of a diverse group of neighbors living in an apartment complex. The story follows the hilarious and sometimes dramatic interactions between the residents, highlighting themes of greed, bureaucracy, and the complexities of relationships. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the residents must navigate through various challenges in order to find common ground and maintain harmony within the community.

The film looks back at the life of a man named Oda and other Japanese Americans through the decades as they face great challenges and joys living in the United States.

Germany's Adolf Hitler, with his Axis-stooges, Italy's Mussolini and Japan's Suki Yama, although he tried to avoid taking them, is on his way, via submarine, to a tropical country to negotiate a treaty with the High Chief Paj Mab. However, an American P.T-boat crew is already there and have some plans for schickenbit-grubber and his buddies.

Set two years after after "Hotaru no Hikari" drama series, Hotaru Amemiya learns that her boss and now husband Seichi Takano has dreamed of vacationing in Rome, Italy like in the movie "Roman Holiday". Hotaru then makes plans to go to Rome for their honeymoon. Rome, Italy prepare ... Hotaru Amemiy and Seichi Takano are coming!

Chasing Pavement stars Remy Mars as Elijah Young, an 'urban' porn star who is preparing to leave the adult entertainment industry and start a new career as a chef. His new roommate, Takeshi, played by Tokio Sasaki, is a Japanese immigrant who is looking for a new start in the information technology field. Takeshi, who feels completely invisible in the United States, becomes obsessed with his extremely visible flatmate. Takeshi's obsession culminates in a violation of boundaries that brings the two together for a moment of intimacy that neither will soon forget. The movie also stars Antonio Biaggi as Bryson Colon, a man with a troubled past who frequently hires Elijah as an escort, but wants much more.

Kiko, a Japanese illustrator on assignment in France, gets suddenly overwhelmed by a strange new inspiration, while she realizes she's been spying on a gay couple on the beach next to the chapel where she's working. Obsessed by such a vision, she will continue spying on those men and drawing them secretly. These drawings will slowly push her towards an encounter that will change her life and break the barriers she created around her.

A young talented dancer from Japan is invited to study ballet art at a school at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. She achieves professional success, for the first time real love comes to her. However, the girl’s happiness was short-lived — a sudden illness of blood interferes in the fate of the dancer, like an echo of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, where her parents lived.