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Tag: Keiko Matsuzaka

Instant Swamp

Instant Swamp

Life takes some unexpected turns in Satoshi Miki’s comedy-drama.

Posted on 2 Jul 2019 by siibillamlawPosted in Comedy, Fantasy, JapanTagged 2009, Eri Fuse, Kankuro Kudo, Keiko Matsuzaka, Kumiko Aso, Miho Shiraishi, Miki Satoshi, Morio Kazama, Review, Ryo Iwamatsu, Ryo Kase, Shoko Aida, Shusuke Matsuoka, Taeko Gozu, Takashi Sasano, Tetsu Watanabe, Toshifumi Muramatsu, Yoichi Nukumizu, Yoshiyuki Morishita, Yuko Genkaku, Yutaka Matsushige. Leave a comment

Legend of the Demon Cat

Legend of the Demon Cat

Black cats are bad luck in Chen Kaige’s historical fantasy mystery.

Posted on 22 May 201812 Jun 2018 by siibillamlawPosted in China, Family, Fantasy, Historical, MysteryTagged 2017, Chen Kaige, Cheng Taisheng, Hiroshi Abe, Huang Xuan, Keiko Matsuzaka, Kitty Zhang, Liu Haoran, Liu Peiqi, Mason Lee, Oho Ou, Qin Hao, Qin Yi, Sandrine Pinna, Shohei Hino, Shota Sometani, Tian Yu, Xin Baiqing, Zhang Luyi, Zhang Tianai. Leave a comment

The Happiness of the Katakuris

The Happiness of the Katakuris

This black comedy musical is delirious and fun, but possibly a bit too absurd for its own good

Posted on 6 Aug 20157 Apr 2016 by siibillamlawPosted in Comedy, Horror, Japan, MusicalTagged 2001, Keiko Matsuzaka, Kenji Sawada, Kiyoshiro Imawano, Naomi Nishida, Review, Shinji Takeda, Takashi Miike, Tamaki Miyazaki, Tetsuro Tamba. Leave a comment

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