Kaoru Kobayashi Movie Trailers
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Princess Mononoke Trailer (1997)
12 July 1997
Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure.
The Boy and the Heron Trailer (2023)
14 July 2023
While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother.
Lear on the Shore Trailer (2017)
03 June 2017
Chokichi Kuwahata was once a leading actor, but he is ravaged by dementia and old age now. His daughter and the men in her life go against his wishes and place him in a retirement home.
Tales from Earthsea Trailer (2006)
29 July 2006
Something bizarre has come over the land. The kingdom is deteriorating. People are beginning to act strange.
The Sea of Genkai Trailer (1976)
29 May 1976
Two yakuza, one of whom frequently reflects on an uncomfortable past taking advantage of Korean women, meet a stowaway on Japanese soil from across the Genkai Sea.
Sketches of Kaitan City Trailer (2010)
18 December 2010
The bittersweet events in the lives of people in Hakodate, a regional city connected by a streetcar network.
Untamagiru Trailer (1989)
07 October 1989
A magical realist story of the legendary Okinawan hero Untamagiru participating in efforts to form an independent Okinawa before the island was returned to Japan in 1972.
Ten Dark Women Trailer (2002)
21 September 2002
A TV movie by Kon Ichikawa, remaking of Ten Dark Women (1961)
We Made a Beautiful Bouquet Trailer (2021)
29 January 2021
Two people meet each other after missing the last train home, leading to a beautiful relationship over five years.
Boys on the Run Trailer (2010)
30 January 2010
A socially awkward salesman for a toy-capsule company tries to change his nerdy ways when a slick rival moves in on the beautiful co-worker he loves.
Love Letter Trailer (1985)
05 October 1985
A drama depicting the conflict between a man that ran to an old lover suffering from advanced leukemia, his wife and child that were left behind, and the friendship that develops between his wife and his former lover.
The Funeral Trailer (1984)
17 November 1984
When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.
For Business Trailer (1986)
22 August 1986
Two TV salarymen uphold their duty by taking on a rival talent agency during the late-'80s bubble economy.
Kubi Trailer (2023)
23 November 2023
Lord Oda Nobunaga plans to control Japan where rival warlords battle by waging war against several clans.
The Last U-Boat Trailer (1993)
02 January 1993
Near the end of WWII a lone U-Boat is sent from Germany to Japan carrying plutonium needed for a Japanese A-Bomb.
Twilight of the Cockroaches Trailer (1987)
21 November 1987
The cockroaches of Saito's apartment live in peace with their human host, who gives them lots of space to breed and plenty of leftovers to munch on.
Fueled: The Man They Called "Pirate" Trailer (2016)
11 December 2016
In a time when the main source of energy was still coal, there was a man who saw the future in oil. Young Tetsuzo Kunioka who hails from Moji, Kitakyushu, rides out into the oil business, but is faced with numerous challenges and competitors who stand in his way, including domestic suppliers and major western oil companies, or the "oil majors".
Promised Land Trailer (2024)
14 June 2024
Matagi is a group of hunters who lives in the mountains and targets wild animals including bears, but now more and more bear hunting is forbidden by the government.
Shimanto River Trailer (1991)
07 December 1991
A young boy, Atsu, grows up along the banks of the Shimanto River in rural southern Shikoku. He comes to grips with the unfairness of life and the emotional pain involved in the loss of innocence.
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store Trailer (2017)
23 September 2017
In 2012, Atsuya and his 2 childhood friends do something bad and run into an old general store. They decide to stay there until the morning.
Climbing to Spring Trailer (2014)
14 June 2014
Toru grew up in alpine countryside around Mount Tate. As a child, he resented the yearly trek up the mountain with his father to prepare their mountain hut for the summer season of climbers.
Tsugaru Lacquer Girl Trailer (2023)
18 October 2023
Keiko Tsuruoka’s film is at once traditional and contemporary: it gently mixes present-day gender and sexuality politics with the old-fashioned Japanese domestic drama.
Hong Kong Paradise Trailer (1990)
28 April 1990
Set in decadent, chaotic Hong Kong and Tokyo, the film tells the story of a young woman caught up in a mysterious turn of events.
Hear the Wind Sing Trailer (1981)
19 December 1981
A student travels back to Kobe for the summer. Once there, he meets his friend Rat, hangs on the usual place, listening to the Beach Boys and meets a mysterious twin girl.
Midnight Diner 2 Trailer (2016)
05 November 2016
The Master's late-night diner welcomes a woman troubled by funeral fans, an elderly scam victim, and a noodle delivery man struggling with love.
Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad Trailer (2007)
14 April 2007
Adapted from the bestselling Japanese autobiography of the same title, this gentle coming-of-age drama concerns an adolescent boy, Boku - Masaya, torn between the inherited recklessness of his father Oton and the inherited responsibility, wisdom and emotional strength of his mother Okan.
Female Trailer (2005)
14 May 2005
'Female' is comprised of five short films adapted from five novels by female authors. Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, Tetsuo Shinohara, Ryuichi Hiroki, Miwa Nishikawa, and Suzuki Matsuo.
Botchan Trailer (2016)
03 January 2016
Botchan (Kazunari Ninomiya) has sense of strong justice and does not lie. He is offered a teaching job at a middle in a small village far away from his hometown of Tokyo.
Call from Darkness Trailer (1981)
26 September 1981
Keiko Inagawa pays a visit to neurologist Aizawa about her fiancé Tatsuo Tamura. A mysterious case involving the disappearance of Tatsuo’s three brothers, one after the other, is yet to be resolved and now Tatsuo, seized with the idea that he too may disappear, has had a nervous breakdown.
Secret Trailer (1999)
15 September 1999
A man is shocked to find out that after a deadly car accident involving his wife and daughter, his wife died, but her mind somehow got transfered into their daughter's body.
The Yin Yang Master Zero Trailer (2024)
19 April 2024
During the Heian period, Abe no Seimei trains in magic but lacks interest, until a collaboration with Minamoto no Hiromasa arises to solve a strange phenomenon.
The Dropout Trailer (1982)
02 October 1982
Detective Seiji Otaki is determined to find the psychopathic killer of a young woman who was ostensibly a student but in reality a high-priced prostitute.
Midnight Diner Trailer (2014)
01 November 2014
A restaurant opens at midnight. Both the menu offerings and personality of the owner draw a series of flawed patrons including Tamako, whose boyfriend has passed away, live-in worker Michiru, and ruckus-raising Kenzo.
Then Summer Came Trailer (2008)
19 July 2008
A humorous wedding story fueled by a rather no-good father and son, disguised as the old and new “good guys.
A Crowd of Three Trailer (2010)
12 June 2010
A Crowd of Three tells the story of two men, Kenta & Jun, who grew up as almost brothers at a children's facility.
Kiseki: Sobito of That Day Trailer (2017)
28 January 2017
Based on the true story of 4 member Japanese pop group "GreeeeN.” Jin is the producer of “GreeeeN” and his younger brother Hide is the lead member for the group.
The Egoists Trailer (2011)
04 June 2011
Kazu attacks a bar in Kabukicho, a Tokyo red-light district, and flees to his hometown with abducts Machiko, a pole dancer he's been stuck on.
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog Trailer (2004)
13 March 2004
A Labrador retriever named Quill begins specialized training as a guide dog from an early age, then the canine is paired with a blind man who is initially reluctant to rely on his new partner.
The Black House Trailer (1999)
13 November 1999
A timid insurance agent investigates a possible insurance fraud case that involves a death. As the facts are slowly revealed, he becomes progressively more frightened.
And Then Trailer (1985)
09 November 1985
Daisuke is supposed to be out looking for a respectable job and equally respectable wife. He is 30 years old and devotes his attention to music and literature; his family is wealthy and can support his interests.
Kyokuhoku Rhapsody Trailer (2013)
19 March 2013
Set in Kyokuhoku Citizen Hospital in Hokkaido, Japan. "Kyokuhoku Rhapsody" follows the life of a young doctor for a one year period.
Kamui Trailer (2009)
19 September 2009
A rebellious ninja in 17th century Japan takes refuge with a fisherman and his family.
Like Asura Trailer (2003)
08 November 2003
The four Takezawa sisters discover that their father has an illegitimate child so they hire a private detective to investigate.
The Great Passage Trailer (2013)
13 April 2013
Majime, an eccentric man in publishing company, who has unique ability of words, joins the team that will compile a new dictionary, The Great Passage.
Dr. Coto's Clinic Trailer (2022)
16 December 2022
In this drama set on Shikina Island, a far-flung island of the Japanese archipelago located more than six hours from the Japanese main islands, the young physician Kensuke Goto arrives at the island and has to deal with the island's inhabitants, not eager to accept him, at a clinic lacking sufficient medical equipment.
Sham Trailer (2025)
27 June 2025
When a young student shows signs of trauma, his parents act swiftly against his middle school teacher.
Leaving on the 15th Spring Trailer (2013)
25 April 2013
Junior high school student Yuna lives with her father Toshiharu. Her mother Akemi moved to Naha when her older sister entered high school, and Yuna is worried about her father's life after she leaves.
Ballad of Orin Trailer (1977)
19 November 1977
A blind traveling musician is abused and oppressed wherever she goes, even as the modern world imposes change around her.
Mukoku Trailer (2017)
03 June 2017
Kengo was gifted in Kendo (Japanese martial art) but he quits after a tragic incident. He works as a security guard and spends his days drinking.
The Last Blossom Trailer (2025)
10 October 2025
An elderly inmate serving a life sentence awaits a lonely death in his solitary cell—until a voice calls out to him.
Arc Trailer (2021)
25 June 2021
Rina is living a nomadic existence when at age 19 she meets her mentor Ema and gets a job doing "BodyWerks," which preserves dead bodies just as they were while alive.
An Emblem Dedicated To You Trailer (2017)
03 January 2017
Kazuya Takajo was a promising soccer player. At the age of 23, he was selected for the national A football team and he bought a house to live with his fiancé Miki Nakagawa.
Love and Action in Osaka Trailer (1988)
10 December 1988
Despite his efforts of living a normal life as a banker, the life of Toru, the only son of the Yubari Family, becomes disrupted by trouble brought on by his father.
Winter Rose Trailer (2022)
03 June 2022
Jun Wataguchi lives a lazy, half-hearted life, not going to school, hanging out with half-witted delinquents, and begging money from his friends.
The Washing Machine Trailer (1999)
24 April 1999
Kizaki, who moved to Tokyo from the Kansai region to become a manga artist, is assigned to work at a used electrical appliance store where he works part-time as a store keeper and repairman.
Vacation Trailer (2008)
07 June 2008
The prison guards working in penitentiaries where death row inmates are locked up are forced to spend their daily lives constantly facing death.
The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan Trailer (2018)
07 September 2018
Shoji Segawa was a quiet and inconspicuous boy, but, for the first time, he is recognized by people after winning the National Middle School Shogi Tournament.
Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 2 Trailer (2023)
07 April 2023
The main character, Baian Fujieda, is a dark hero who has two faces: one as a skilled acupuncturist who saves lives, and the other as a criminal who buries evil that cannot be kept alive for the sake of others.
His Lost Name Trailer (2019)
18 January 2019
Middle-aged widower Tetsuro finds an unconscious, homeless young man on the riverbank in his small seaside town.