Mikako Ichikawa

Kiyomi is a single mom who's no stranger to life's ups and downs. So when she stumbles upon an alien, she ropes him into fixing her chaotic world.

Ichiko is a private home-nurse who has worked for the elder matriarch of the Oishos for years and regards them as her own family. Ichiko's quiet, routine life is shattered when a young member of the Oishos clan is kidnapped. When it's revealed that the kidnapper is none other than Ichiko's nephew, her life begins to unravel in this taut thriller from one of Japan's current cinematic masters.

Ken, a lackadaisical man who has given up on his dreams, finds an outdated, half-broken robot named "Tang" in his backyard. After finding out Tang has no memory of its origin or identity, the two set off on an intercontinental journey to repair Tang and unravel the mystery of its creation. Little did they know a grand adventure was waiting for them...©2022 “TANG AND ME” FILM PARTNERS

Mikoto Misumi is a pathologist at UDI Lab. She can't stand neglecting unnatural deaths.

Before winning the Palm D’Or with Shoplifters, Hirokazu Koreeda directed this crime thriller filled with nuance and complexity. Defying genre conventions, its whodunit aspect quickly makes room for a deeper exploration of truth, memory and the power of stories that we tell ourselves and others.

Something has surfaced in Tokyo Bay. A horrific creature of tremendous size lands in the city, leaving death and destruction in its wake. As the government assembles a motley task force, an American envoy delivers a top-secret folder bearing the name: GODZILLA. From directors Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi, Shin Godzilla offers a thrilling origin story to one of cinema's greatest creations.

When Akiko marries mystery author Masakazu and moves in with him in Kamakura, her way of life becomes a constant source of amazement. A simple stroll on the streets brings her into contact with creatures such as spirits, goblins and ghosts. As she learns quickly, Kamakura is a place where humans and non-humans live side-by-side in harmony. Their house is also home to other distinctive denizens.