Yukiko

Humorous illustrations and die-cut pages introduce rhyming word families ending in "ack," "ick," and "ock."

"Yukiko, a salarywoman in her thirties, still lives with her mother Mari. But their relationship suffers a sudden change when Mari announces that she's getting married-- to an ex-host and aspiring actor who's younger than Yukiko. Yukiko, convinced he's out to fleece her mom, can't stand to stay in the house and decides to move in with her boyfriend. Fumi Yoshinaga weaves together the lives of Yukiko, a thirty something salary woman, and her friends...

Japan’s advances in technology are unparalleled. But what about the country’s path to social and cultural change? In this award-winning series, journalist Yumi Araki returns to her homeland to explore everything from women redefining their roles in a patriarchal society and the country's extreme work culture, to hip hop dancing grannies and biracial communities challenging discrimination. She meets the inspirational people at the forefront of...

[v. 1]. Japanese girls at the harbor. Shimizu's exquisite silent drama tells of the humiliating social downfall experienced by Sunako after jealousy drives her to commit a terrible crime. With its lushly photographed landscapes and innovative visual storytelling, this film shows a director at the peak of his powers and experimentation. [v. 2]. Mr. Thank You. Shimizu's endearing road movie follows the long and winding route of a sweet-natured bus...

Tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire seven out-of-work warriors to protect them from invading bandits.