Movies and TvShows featuring "japanese-abroad" theme.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

In pre-WWII Vancouver, second-generation Japanese immigrants had it tough. Daily, they faced discrimination, hatred and injustice at the hands of their Caucasian counterparts. But one thing made their lives worth living: baseball. They may be the underdogs, but the Vancouver Asahi baseball team have a sense of fair play and smart tactics that set them apart from the brute force of their opponents. Under the guidance of new team captain Reggie Kasahara, can they be able to rise above all the negativity to win the tournament? This film is based on the true story of Vancouver Asahi, the Japanese-Canadian baseball team that was inducted into The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.

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.

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie follows Sakura Kinomoto, a young girl with magical powers who must collect all the Clow Cards to prevent catastrophe. When a mysterious stranger comes to town and wreaks havoc by stealing the cards, Sakura must rely on her friends and powers to save the day.

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.

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.

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

Even Angels Eat Beans is a 1973 action comedy film about two men who join an Italian-American mob family and discover their unexpected talents. Set in 1920s Chicago, the film follows the adventures of two blackmailed men who become part of a mob war, using their wit and odd-couple dynamic to navigate the dangerous world of crime. Along the way, they encounter car chases, fistfights, comedic situations, and even a wrestling match. With slapstick comedy and a touch of romance, Even Angels Eat Beans is an entertaining film that combines action, comedy, and crime.

Sam and his team are members of a Serious Crime Unit in the District Crime Squad. The team successfully arrests an international crime organization's leaders, Night. At the Court, Ann, a prosecutor and Sam's finance, tries her best to convict Night. However, finally, Night is convicted on only one charge and sentenced to three years imprisonment. Night vows to take his revenge and destroy the couple one day. Ann and Sam take a trip to Paris and the assassin monitors them. Sam is completely crushed by the death of Ann that he starts a new life as a bar owner on Lamma. Two years later, Sam meets a Japanese tourist, You, who looks exactly like Ann, and he cannot help but fall in love with her. Meanwhile, Night has successfully appealed his case and decides to “take care” of Sam. During this time Sam happens to come across a bunch of photos and videotapes belonging to You, in which record Sam and Ann's trip to France......

The story takes place after the TV drama series Ossan's Love (2018). It's been a year since Haruta and Maki pledged their undying love. Haruta has now come back and receives a warm welcome from familiar faces, his boss Musashi Kurosawa and other colleagues. Justice Yamada, a recruit who has been recently assigned to this branch, welcomes him too. One day, completely out of the blue, the headquarter-based project team "Genius 7" shows up at the Second Sales Branch. Project leader Jin Mamiana orders the Sales team to support them in their big project. Maki, who had been transferred and works now at the head office, is among the project team members with Mamiana. Haruta and Maki grow apart, and Haruta teams up with Justice. Then Kurosawa gets involved in an accident and loses his memory, but the loss of his memory is selective and he has forgotten only Haruta. However, when Kurosawa sees Haruta, he falls in love again.. Hilarious and heartwarming, the final battle of Ossan's Love begins.

The police station used to be the army club during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. Many Japanese officers committed hara kiri there on V-J Day. The old building thus became a ghost house. Petty thief Ming is detained in the basement. It is the Ghost Festival when ghosts are allowed one night's leave. The Colonel shows up and bites Ming, who becomes a vampire.

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.

Strange "lifepods" have crashed in the western mountains, bringing with them supernatural beings previously found only in the realm of folk-lore and fantasy. Vampires walk the Earth, at war with Humanity an each other, driven by the most terrifying of genetic imperatives! Like wasps seeking a spider, they have come to this planet for only one purpose: to perpetuate their species. To save Mankind, Kimera must die.

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!

A group of con artists come together to pull off a series of elaborate heists using their cunning and deception. Their latest target is a diamond owned by a notorious triad boss. Along the way, they encounter unexpected twists and have to outsmart both their enemies and each other. With their lives on the line, they must rely on their wit and charm to outwit everyone and come out on top.

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.