Masatoshi Nagase

In Memphis, Tennessee, over the course of a single night, the Arcade Hotel, run by an eccentric night clerk and a clueless bellboy, is visited by a young Japanese couple traveling in search of the roots of rock; an Italian woman in mourning who stumbles upon a fleeing charlatan girl; and a comical trio of accidental thieves looking for a place to hide.

Dir. Jim Jarmusch · With Youki Kudoh, Masatoshi Nagase, Screamin' Jay Hawkins

The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.

Dir. Naomi Kawase · With Kirin Kiki, Masatoshi Nagase, Kyara Uchida

Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.

Dir. Yoji Yamada · With Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu, Hidetaka Yoshioka

The story follows the social intercourse between a cameraman, Masaya, with a visual impairment, and Misako who disconnects from the world.

Dir. Naomi Kawase · With Masatoshi Nagase, Ayame Misaki, Tatsuya Fuji

When the bizarre mass suicide of 54 high school girls throwing themselves in front of a subway train appears to instigate a string of suicides around the country, Detective Kuroda strives to find the answer, which isn't as simple as he had hoped.

Dir. Sion Sono · With Masatoshi Nagase, Ryo Ishibashi, Sayako Hagiwara