Born on January 6, 1981, in Kanagawa, Japan, she is an acclaimed Japanese actress known for her versatile roles in international cinema. She gained global recognition with her Oscar-nominated performance in "Babel" (2006), becoming the first Japanese actress nominated for an Academy Award in 50 years. Her career spans various genres, including notable roles in "Pacific Rim" and "Norwegian Wood." With a distinctive presence on screen, she continues to contribute significantly to both Japanese and Western film industries.
BABEL
Babel is a 2006 drama film that explores the complexities of communication and human connection across different cultures and continents. The film...
THE BROTHERS BLOOM
An artful con-artist fable about two brothers, individually brilliant and morally shifting, who stage lavish illusions to outwit the art world's...
PACIFIC RIM
As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to operate a special weapon in a desperate...
KUMIKO, THE TREASURE HUNTER
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter is a 2014 film that follows the story of Kumiko, a solitary Japanese woman who becomes obsessed with a VHS tape of the...