With the summer nearing its end, we thought we’d take a moment to spotlight some of the cinematic gems coming out of the sunny islands of Okinawa. These films showcase the picturesque landscapes and […]
Okinawa films
These past few months have witnessed the release of some incredible works of Japanese cinema on the FilmDoo platform: films that have won numerous awards on the international festival circuit, along with the hearts of local […]
This week, we bring you a varied selection of dramas and comedies spanning the nations of Japan, Australia, France and beyond. Scroll down to learn more! Okinawan Blue (dir. Tsukasa Kishimoto, Japan) This is a tale of three […]
Director: Tsukasa Kishimoto Watch The Man Who Changed Okinawa on FilmDoo One man’s training is another man’s torture. Based on the true story of local legend Hiroyoshi Sai, the coach who led an Okinawan school baseball team […]
Director: Gori Watch Nagisa on FilmDoo The protagonist of Japanese comedian and director Gori’s cathartic fairy tale Nagisa is the sea – both in a literal sense, through the gorgeous shots of flat cerulean ocean or of […]
Director: Saiko Kitagawa Watch Polaris on FilmDoo Polaris – the North Star – is transformed into a tiny local bookshop in Saiko Kitagawa’s quaint tale of lost-and-found. When a cynical working man returns to his childhood home […]