Air Doll (2009)
A blow-up sex doll develops a sense of self and begins to explore the world around her.
Broker (2022)
Drama following a group of people brought together by "baby post boxes" used to help abandoned babies.
I Wish (2011)
Two brothers hatch a plot to make their reunion wish come true.
Like Father, Like Son (2013)
When he discovers his baby boy was accidentally swapped with another at birth, whom he has raised and loved, a wealthy businessman must decide which one he truly feels is his son.
Maborosi (1995)
A young mother struggles to come to terms with grief.
Monster (2023)
A mother is shocked when she learns what a teacher has said to her son, but the truth is more complicated.
Nobody Knows (2004)
Film based on true events, charting a year in the life of four children abandoned by their mother.
Our Little Sister (2015)
Three sisters take their 15-year-old half sister into their home and hearts.
Shoplifters (2018)
A family of small-time crooks take in a child they find on the street.
The Third Murder (2017)
Leading attorney Shigemori takes on the defence of murder-robbery suspect Misumi - a crime he admits - but as he digs into the case, he begins to wonder if his client is guilty after all.
The Truth (2019)
A reunion between a French cinema star and her daughter descends into confrontation.
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