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BL Metamorphosis

V.O.: Metamorufoze no engawa

Jap. 2023. Sentimental drama by Shunsuke Kariyama with Nobuko Miyamoto, Mana Ashida, Kotone Furukawa. United by their passion for boy's love mangas, a solitary female student and a septuagenarian widow set themselves a curious challenge.

Runtime: 118 min.

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The Tale of Princess Kaguya

V.O.: Kaguyahime no monogatari

Jap. 2013. Animation by Isao Takahata. Educated by a Japanese peasant, a young woman of stunning beauty imposes impossible challenges on her many suitors.

Runtime: 137 min.

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A Taxing Woman's Return

V.O.: Marusa no onna 2

Jap. 1988. Satire by Juzo Itami with Nobuko Miyamoto, Rentaro Mikuni, Toru Masuoka. A tax inspector takes on the dean of a bogus religious cult breaking the law.

Runtime: 127 min.

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A Taxing Woman

V.O.: Marusa no onna

Jap. 1987. Satire by Juzo Itami with Nobuko Miyamoto, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Masahiko Tsugawa. A tax inspector takes on a devious businessperson with interests in a hotel chain.

Runtime: 127 min.

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Tampopo

Jap. 1986. Satire by Juzo Itami with Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Koji Yakusho. After defending a restaurant owner against gangsters, a truck driver sets out to make her the best noodle cook in Japan.

Runtime: 114 min.

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The Funeral

V.O.: Ososhiki

Jap. 1984. Mores comedy by Juzo Itami with Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Kin Sugai. A funeral, organized by a couple of actors following the death of a relative, gives rise to various surprising incidents.

Runtime: 124 min.