Koji Yakusho
8 titles
Filmography
8 results

Perfect Days
(2023)Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.

13 Assassins
(2010)Thirteen heroic samurai join forces to bring down a sadistic lord and stop him from ascending the throne and plunging Japan into a war-torn future.

The Boy and the Beast
(2015)The Boy and the Beast tells the story of Kyuta, a young orphan boy living on the streets. One day, Kyuta loses his way and stumbles into the world of beasts, where he meets Kumatetsu, a warrior beast in search of the perfect apprentice. Kyuta becomes his disciple and, after a stormy beginning, the pair forms a deep bond. But when a dark force threatens both worlds, their chance encounter becomes the ultimate test of strength, courage and friendship. From award-winning Japanese director Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children) and with a beautiful, seamless mix of classic hand-drawn animation and CGI, The Boy and the Beast is a heart-warming coming-of-age action fantasy tale that goes beyond your imagination.
The Woodsman and the Rain
(2012)Katsu (internationally acclaimed actor Kôji Yakusho from Shall We Dance and 13 Assassins) plays a 60 year-old lumberjack who lives in a small, tranquil village in the mountains. When a film crew suddenly arrives to shoot a zombie movie, Katsu finds himself unwittingly roped into assisting the production and is increasing frustrated by the pushy crew, especially the young, seemingly spineless director Koichi (Shun Oguri, the star of Crows 0, Sukiyaki Western Django and Space Brothers). However, an improbable friendship soon develops between Katsu and Koichi, as Katsu comes to see joy in the filmmaking process, and gradually helps Koichi to recover his sense of self. Soon, their bond inspires an unusual collaboration between the villagers and the film crew.

Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet
(2011)Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto plans Japan's 1941 attack against the American naval base at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii.

The World of Kanako
(2014)Follows former detective Akikazu on the hunt for his daughter Kanako, a journey that leads to a shocking trail of sex and violence.

The Third Murder
(2017)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.

Mirai
(2018)When four-year-old Kun encounters his new baby sister, Mirai, as a teenager from the future, they go on a journey through time, uncovering their family's incredible story.