Guilty of Romance is a provocative and gripping film set in the dark underbelly of Tokyo. It explores themes of love, lust, and murder, as a neglected wife becomes entranced by the world of prostitution and erotic photography. The film takes a dark turn when the wife becomes involved in a murder investigation, leading to a shocking climax.
37 Seconds is a Japanese movie that follows the story of a 23-year-old disabled woman named Yuma who dreams of becoming a successful manga artist. Yuma, who has cerebral palsy, navigates her way through Tokyo's red-light district and explores her sexuality. Along her journey, she confronts societal expectations, embraces her independence, and faces the challenges of living with a disability. Through her determination and talent, Yuma breaks barriers and strives to achieve her dreams.
Initial D is a movie set in the backdrop of car racing. It follows the story of Takumi, a young delivery driver who becomes a skilled street racer. Along the way, he navigates love, rivalry, and the challenges of the racing world.
100 Yen Love is a comedy-drama romance film about a thirty-something woman who finds love and purpose in her life through boxing. She works at a convenience store, but her life takes a turn when she starts boxing training and discovers a newfound passion. As she trains and faces various challenges, she learns to overcome her insecurities and discovers love in unexpected places.
Kabukicho Love Hotel is a movie that takes place in a love hotel in Tokyo's Kabukicho district. The film follows the lives of various characters, including a Korean woman hiding from the police, a musician working as a cleaning lady, and a man who becomes involved with a prostitute. As their stories intertwine, secrets are revealed, relationships are formed, and chaos ensues.
Gritty softcore thriller about a female assassin brutally victimized in her past, her target, and her sadistic yakuza handler.
Yurigokoro is a thrilling crime mystery movie set in Tokyo. The story revolves around a series of mysterious events including a missing girl, murder, and the shocking truth that is gradually revealed. As the plot thickens, the characters are faced with various challenges and must navigate through the twists and turns to uncover the secrets hidden within. With elements of suspense, drama, and intrigue, Yurigokoro keeps the audience guessing until the very end.
Hanging Garden is a drama movie released in 2005. It is based on a novel and focuses on the theme of obsession and family relationships. The story revolves around a dominatrix and her complicated life. The movie delves into the emotional struggles and complexities of the characters.
Dayana lives an abusive marriage with former police officer Elias, owner of Motel Destino. When 21-year-old Heraldo finds himself at the motel after messing up a hit and going on the run, Dayana finds herself intrigued and lets him stay. As the two navigate a dance of power and desire, a dangerous plan for freedom emerges.
Josee, a wheelchair-bound girl with cerebral palsy, forms a deep connection with Tsuneo, a university student, as they navigate the challenges of love and life together. Based on a novel, this Japanese drama explores themes of youth, acceptance, and the power of relationships.
In 'Romance Doll,' a dutch wife manufacturer falls in love with a japanese woman. They encounter various obstacles such as an unfaithful wife, a cancer diagnosis, and the cultural differences between them. Will their love prevail?
Seven people with seven love stories. They ignite the love and hate hidden under the table. In this battle of love, who will survive and who will lose? When the boundary between lies and truth has blurred, who can tell if the others are sincere or not? When one says, ' I love you', does one mean it or it's just another 'design'?
The night shift clerk at a sex hotel, suffering from narcolepsy, is faced with a night when things are unusually busy and housekeeping finds a gun in room 6.
Murata and Tomoka, who are both tired of their past relationships meet at an offline game meeting and end up becoming friends before heading to a love hotel. The two hit it off and as they continue to meet their relationship progresses into an unusual "loose and easy-going" one where they can talk about anything, while having a good time together. The daily life of Murata and Tomoka, who have become "freedom friends" (friends with benefits) begins...
Childhood friends Kazuma and Ren reunite as coworkers after a decade apart, but Ren’s cold demeanor forces Kazuma to confront their past and buried emotions.
This story is based on the Twitter account of a love hotel employee who goes by "Ueno" and instructs others in the ways of love. Ueno, a Gotanda Kingdom love hotel employee, appears in front of men who have trouble with love and sex and lectures them on how to lure women to the hotel.
A former art professor reunites with his old friend and both men reminisce about their past relationship with a woman. As they try to confront their feelings and desires, they discover the challenges of navigating love, misogyny, and friendship.
In 'Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman,' a bank employee, his wife, and a schizophrenic accountant are faced with a catastrophic earthquake in Tokyo. With the help of a giant talkative frog, a lost cat, and a tsunami, they embark on a journey to not only save the city but also discover the true purpose of their existence.
A tale of two broken souls. A call-girl named Yumi, “night-blooming flower,” and Tetsuro, a married man with a debt to the yakuza, have a violent rendezvous in a cheap love hotel. Years later, haunted by the memory of that night, they reconnect and begin a strange love affair. Determined to finish what they started, they return to the scene of their first macabre passion. With a taste for wicked absurdity while coursing with undercurrents of operatic emotion, at times verging on a musical, Love Hotel is moved by the irrational forces that attract two bodies together.
A couple wants to buy the building of an old hotel, the Hotel Amore, one of the best known temples of pleasure of the time, now inhabited by ghosts of former lovers who used to meet there.