Tampopo
(1986) [R]

Described as the 'first Japanese noodle western', this amusing tale offers a satirical view of the relationship between food and sex, one of the director's favourite topics. Japanese dialogue with English subtitles.  More

A Taxing Woman
(1987) [M]

Ryoko Itakura is a government tax agent who has just landed a big promotion. Her first assignment is to catch wheeler-dealer Hideki Gondo.  More

A Taxing Woman Returns
(1988) [M]

Ryoko Itakura returns as the government tax agent willing to tackle the toughest cases.  More

The Funeral
(1984)

At the beginning of the film the father-in-law of the protagonist dies unexpectedly of a heart attack.The remainder of the film is episodic, moving from one incident to another over the course of the three-day funeral, which is held (as is customary) in the home. These incidents contrast old ways...  More