Uno Koji

He was born on April 21 , 1924 in Fukuoka Prefecture Omuta born in Fukuoka Prefectural Miike Junior High School (now Fukuoka Prefectural Miike high school), 1944 (Showa 19) he graduated from the Japan film school. In the same year, he was dispatched to the acting section of Toho Photo Studio. After…

Matsumoto Taisuke

Matsumoto Taisuke was a Japanese actor born in Tachikawa-cho, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. He was a big star who starred in a large number of historical and contemporary dramas, mainly films directed by Ito Daisuke, in Teikoku Kinema and Nikkatsu. In 1911, he dropped out of the old Tokyo Academy…

Kiu Chong

Born in Shanghai, China, Kiu Chong, also known as Chiao Chuang, wasted no time in packing his bags for Hong Kong upon leaving school. In Hong Kong, Kiu auditioned for and get a contract as an actor with the Great Wall Film Studios. He built his resume by playing small roles in films like "Sunrise" and…

Jung Won Gwan

Jung Won Gwan is a South Korean singer and member of SOBANGCHA (소방차). He graduated from Seoul Kyungshin High School and later obtained a bachelor's and a master's degree in Business Administration from Kyunghee University. In 1987, he joined DSP Media (DSP 미디어; formerly known as Daesung…

Akagi Keiichiro

Born Akatsuka Chikahiro in Tokyo, Akagi and his family moved to Shonan, during World War II, to avoid air attacks, eventually settling in Hayama. His childhood was largely a pleasant affair, though it was sometimes punctuated by hardships typical for most Japanese families during the postwar years.…

Suzuki Noribumi

Suzuki Noribumi, also known as Suzuki Norifumi, was a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He is best known for the Torakku Yaro series. Suzuki was born in 1933 in Shizuoka. He dropped out of Ritsumeikan University's Department of Economics, and subsequently joined Toei's Kyoto Studio as an assistant…

Kunishima Soichi

In 1914 (Taisho 3), he entered Fukushima Junior High School (currently Fukushima Prefectural Asaka High School ), but dropped out on July 3 of the same year to join Masao Inoue's troupe and took the first stage at Hongo-za. . Joined Shochiku Kamata Film Studio in 1922 (Taisho 11), under the name of…

Wakao Tokuhei

Born in Yamada Town, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The eldest son of Wakao Kinzo (the same grave), an adopted child of the Wakao Zaibatsu and a banker. Relatives are Shohachi Wakao (11-1-10). The wife of architect Kisho Kurokawa and actress Ayako Wakao is her niece. 　Graduated from Keio University…

Jeon Chang Geun

Jeon Chang Geun was born in Hoeryong County, North Hamgyong Province 18th January 1908. In 1928, he joined Shanghai's popularized Lily Spirits Corporation and edited the script of "Patriotic Spirits" (periodical), which contains the biography of Ahn Jung-geun. He left Shanghai and returned to Korea…

Rachel Alejandro

Rachel Alejandro first entered the world of showbiz at the age of 12, when she was a host on the popular TV show That's Entertainment. At 15, following her successful TV stint, Alejandro recorded her first album, Just a Minute, for Alpha Records. The album spawned several hit songs including the #1…

My Dream, Greco-Roman

6.7

Yong-Jae, 33 year-old amateur wrestler, will have a match for the national team today, which could be his last chance in his life. (Letterboxd)

1/11 One Eleventh

5.4

Ando Sora plays soccer for his high school. He decides to quit the sport and focus on studying. Before his last soccer game, Shiki Wakamiya, a national female soccer team player, appears in front of him. She gives…

APT Lenten Special: Panalangin

Life seemed perfect for Lauren — a fulfilling job, happy family, and an upcoming wedding. But some good things don’t last. Tragedy struck as super typhoon Yolanda claimed the lives of her loved ones. Lauren feels…

True Academy Fantasia Season 11

True Academy Fantasia is a singing contest judged through popular votes. With live auditions taking place in major cities in every part of Thailand, four judges eliminate thousands of people down to the top 100 then…

Bonsai Warrior

A lone warrior cutting his way through the world of bonsai armed only with a strong Japanese spirit, skill, and his late master’s golden scissors. Hirao Masashi is the last apprentice of bonsai master Kato Saburo,…

Dashi & Shoyu: Essence of Japan

Slow motion shots of liquid droplets drizzling the air, diced mushrooms dropped into boiling water It’s all part of a co-production between Japan and France that looks at Japanese food culture over the last 1000…

Love Is

6.0

Wei, Xing, and Xiaoping grow up in Doi Maesalong, Chiang Rai. Wei and Xing are with their grandmother, with Xiaoping being Wei’s fiance according to their parents’ last wishes. But Wei only has Xing in his heart…

District 820

8.4

The border of 820 is where the North and South Koreas stand face to face. Elite female lieutenant Kwon Jin Kyeong from the Korean Military Academy and 4 other cavalry battalions are on patrol on their last day of training.…

Samurai Rock

7.1

Masami is a guitarist who dreams of his band “Rhythm Head” winning the Grand Prix at the Japan Music Carnival. History, and the warlords of 16th century feudal Japan are the very last thing on his mind. But when…