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Sugar And Spice (2006 Film)
is a 2006 Japanese movie directed by Isamu Nakae and starring Yūya Yagira and Erika Sawajiri. Plot Recently graduated from high school, 17-year-old Shiro (Yūya Yagira) decides to put off college and work at a gas station instead. Shy and introspective, Shiro understands he is at a turning point of his life, but is unsure of what lies ahead. Though his parents disapprove of his decision, he has the support of his flower child grandmother (Natsuki Mari) who declares that a gas station is a romantic place for life's drifters. Surely enough, soon a new co-worker, college student Noriko (Erika Sawajiri), drifts into Shiro's life. He falls headfirst into a bittersweet first love that ushers him into the world of adulthood. Cast * Yūya Yagira - Shiro Yamashita * Erika Sawajiri - Noriko Watanabe * Mari Natsuki - Grandma * Chen Bolin - Mike * Yo Oizumi - Gas Station Guy * Ryō Kimura as Makkī * Gaku Hamada as Naoki * Mayuko Iwasa as Yoko * Yū Aoi is a Japanese actress and mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isamu Nakae
is a masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Isamu can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *勇, "courage" or "bravery" *勲, "merit" *敢, "gallantry" *武, "war" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People * Isamu Akasaki (赤崎 勇, 1929–2021), Japanese scientist *Isamu Chō (長 勇, 1895–1945), Japanese general *, Japanese racewalker *Isamu Imakake, director of Captain Tsubasa *, Japanese politician *, Japanese actor and film director * Isamu Noguchi (野口 勇, 1904–1988), Japanese-American artist and landscape architect *, Japanese skier *Isamu Shibayama (1930-2018), Peruvian-American civil rights activist *Isamu Sonoyama (園山 勇, 1848–1921), Japanese politician * Isamu Takeshita (1869–1949), Japanese Imperial Navy admiral * Isamu Tanonaka (田の中勇, 1932–2010), Japanese voice actor * Yoshii Isamu (吉井勇, 1886–1960), Japanese poet and playwright *Isamu Yamada or Knock Yokoyama (山田勇, 1932� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oasis (band)
Oasis were an English Rock music, rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as the Rain, the group initially consisted of Liam Gallagher (lead vocals, tambourine), Paul Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan (musician), Paul McGuigan (bass guitar) and Tony McCarroll (drums). Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher, Noel (lead guitar, vocals) later joined as a fifth member, finalising the group's core lineup. During the course of their existence, they had various lineup changes, with the Gallagher brothers remaining the only staple members. Oasis signed to independent record label Creation Records in 1993 and released their record-setting debut album ''Definitely Maybe'' (1994). The following year they recorded ''(What's the Story) Morning Glory?'' (1995) with drummer Alan White (Oasis drummer), Alan White, in the midst of a Britpop#"The Battle of Britpop", chart rivalry with peers Blur (band), Blur. Spending ten weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart, ''(What's the Story ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 Films
The following is an overview of events in 2006, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Evaluation of the year Legendary film critic Philip French of ''The Guardian'' described 2006 as "an outstanding year for British cinema". He went on to emphasize, "Six of our well-established directors have made highly individual films of real distinction: Michael Winterbottom's '' A Cock and Bull Story'', Ken Loach's Palme d'Or winner '' The Wind That Shakes the Barley'', Christopher Nolan's '' The Prestige'', Stephen Frears's '' The Queen'', Paul Greengrass's '' United 93'' and Nicholas Hytner's '' The History Boys''. Two young directors made confident debuts, both offering a jaundiced view of contemporary Britain: Andrea Arnold's Red Road and Paul Andrew Williams's London to Brighton. In addition the gifted Mexican Alfonso Cuaron came here to make the dystopian thriller '' Children of Men''." He also stated, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yū Aoi
is a Japanese actress and model. She made her film debut as Shiori Tsuda in Shunji Iwai's 2001 film ''All About Lily Chou-Chou''. She subsequently portrayed Tetsuko Arisugawa in '' Hana and Alice'' (2004), also directed by Iwai, Kimiko Tanigawa in the hula dancing film '' Hula Girls'' and Hagumi Hanamoto in the 2006 live-action adaptation of the '' Honey and Clover'' manga series. She has won numerous awards for her performances on screen, including the Japan Academy Prize and Kinema Junpo Awards for best supporting actress in 2007 for '' Hula Girls'' and Rookie of the Year for continued performances in the field of ''Films in Media and Fine Arts'' by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan in 2009. Biography Early career Yu Aoi made her stage debut as Polly in the 1999 rendition of '' Annie'', followed by her appearance as a regular on TV Tokyo's '' Oha Suta'' (The Super Kids Station) in 2000. A year later, she debuted in Shunji Iwai's ''All ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayuko Iwasa
is a Japanese former entertainer, model, and actress. She is represented by Platinum Production. Among numerous other television and film appearances, she played the lead role in the film adaptation of Kaoruko Himeno's novel '. Career Iwasa was ''Miss Magazine 2003''. She was awarded the ''Graph Prize, the 42nd Golden Arrow Awards (2004)'' in March 2005. In June 2005, Iwasa recorded a duet with Naoya Ogawa called "Katte ni Shinryakusha" (An Invader in My Own Way), which was used as an ending song of '' Sgt. Frog''. The two appeared on Music Station and Pop Jam. Iwasa was in the drama '' Gal Circle'' as Rika, a ''ganguro is a fashion trend among young Japanese women that started in the mid-1990s, distinguished by a dark tan and contrasting make-up liberally applied by fashionistas. The Shibuya and Ikebukuro districts of Tokyo were the centres of ''ganguro'' fash ...'' girl who scams her friends for money. In 2013 she played the lead role in ', the film adaptation of Kaoruk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaku Hamada
is a Japanese film and television actor. He was a regular cast member of Fuji TV's ''Operation Love'', appearing in all 11 episodes broadcast in 2007 and the 2008 special, and receiving an award for his role. He has made numerous other TV appearances. Filmography Television *''Hitoribocchi no Kimi ni as Hibino Yudai'' (TBS, 1998) *''Heisei Meoto Jawan'' (NTV, 2000) *''Zoku Heisei Meoto Jawan'' (NTV, 2002) *'' Kinpachi-sensei 7'' as Kano Shintaro (TBS, 2004) *''Taiyo no Uta as Kato Haruo'' (TBS, 2006) *''Teppan Shoujo Akane!!'' as Hamada Shingo (TBS, 2006, ep2) *''Kanojo to no Tadashii Asobikata as Mizuno Hideaki'' (TV Asahi, 2007) *''Sumire no Hana Saku Koro as Takai Yusuke'' (NHK, 2007) *''Loss Time Life Wife of a Mob Member'' (Fuji TV, 2008, Story 7) *''Hachimitsu to Clover as Rokutaro'' (Fuji TV, 2008, ep 8,11) *'' Taiyo to Umi no Kyoshitsu'' (Fuji TV, 2008) *''33pun Tantei'' (Fuji TV, 2008, ep4) *'' Nene: Onna Taikōki'' (TV Tokyo, 2009) – Toyotomi Hidetsugu *''Chance!'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryō Kimura
is a Japanese actor who debuted in 2002. His first movie was ''Moonlight Jellyfish'', in which he co-starred with Tatsuya Fujiwara. He played the role of Michio, a mentally challenged 15-year-old boy diagnosed with an incurable skin disease called XP (Xeroderma Pigmentosum Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a genetic disorder in which there is a decreased ability to repair DNA damage such as that caused by ultraviolet (UV) light. Symptoms may include a severe sunburn after only a few minutes in the sun, freckling in s ...). Filmography Television Movies References External linksOfficial Site* Japanese Wikipedia Japanese male film actors Japanese male television actors Japanese male child actors People from Mitaka, Tokyo Male actors from Tokyo 1988 births Living people 21st-century Japanese male actors {{Japan-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chen Bolin
Chen Bolin (; born 27 August 1983), also known as Wilson Chen, is a Taiwanese actor. Early life and education Chen was born on 27 August 1983. While in high school, Chen participated in the Taiwanese variety show ' due to his similarity to Takeshi Kaneshiro. He attended Jinwen University of Science and Technology. Career Chen first gained attention with his debut film '' Blue Gate Crossing'', which was screened at the Cannes Film Festival and received positive reviews. His supporting roles in Hong Kong films, such as '' The Twins Effect II'', '' A Chinese Tall Story'' and '' Kung Fu Dunk'' pushed his stardom to regions beyond Taiwan. Chen rose to prominence in 2011. He was nominated for the Best Actor award at the Deauville Asian Film Festival for his performance in the independent drama film '' Buddha Mountain''. The same year, he won the Golden Bell Award for Best Actor with his memorable performance in the hit drama ''In Time with You''. On January 6, 2012, Chen appeare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toho
is a Japanese film, theatre production and distribution company. It has its headquarters in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and is one of the core companies of the Osaka-based Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group. Outside of Japan, it is best known as the producer and distributor of many '' kaiju'' and '' tokusatsu'' films, the Chouseishin ''tokusatsu'' superhero television franchise, the films of Akira Kurosawa, and the anime films of Studio Ghibli, CoMix Wave Films, TMS Entertainment and OLM, Inc. All nine of the highest-grossing Japanese films are released by Toho. Other famous directors, including Yasujirō Ozu, Kenji Mizoguchi, Masaki Kobayashi, and Mikio Naruse, also directed films for Toho. Toho's most famous creation is Godzilla, who is featured in 32 of the company's films. Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, King Ghidorah and Mechagodzilla are described as Toho's Big Five because of the monsters' numerous appearances throughout the franchise, as well as spin-offs. Toho has also bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyla (song)
"Lyla" is a song by the English rock band Oasis. It was released on 16 May 2005 as the first single from their sixth studio album, ''Don't Believe the Truth'' (2005). "Lyla" was the band's first single following the departure of their long-time drummer Alan White, and replaced by Ringo Starr's son and the Who drummer Zak Starkey as an additional drummer of the band. The song was written by Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher, who has varyingly described the track as "specifically designed for pogoing", "annoyingly catchy", and the "poppiest thing since " Roll with It". Noting the varied influences of the song, Gallagher says that it's "a bit like... The Soundtrack of Our Lives doing The Who on Skol in a psychedelic city in the sky, or something". Composition Gallagher says that the song existed in an early form as a song called "Sing" and dated from the ''Heathen Chemistry''-era. He also says that the title for the final song should have been "Smiler", but was changed seeing as g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toru Ota
TORU or Toru may refer to: *TORU, spacecraft system *Toru (given name), Japanese male given name *Toru, Pakistan Toru Mardan Toru is a village and union council in Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It has an altitude of 291 m (958 feet). The inhabitants of Toru are Yousafzai Pashtun, tracing their origin to central Asia and Afghanistan in parti ..., village in Mardan District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan * Tõru, village in Kaarma Parish, Saare County, Estonia {{disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolin Chen
Chen Bolin (; born 27 August 1983), also known as Wilson Chen, is a Taiwanese actor. Early life and education Chen was born on 27 August 1983. While in high school, Chen participated in the Taiwanese variety show ' due to his similarity to Takeshi Kaneshiro. He attended Jinwen University of Science and Technology. Career Chen first gained attention with his debut film '' Blue Gate Crossing'', which was screened at the Cannes Film Festival and received positive reviews. His supporting roles in Hong Kong films, such as '' The Twins Effect II'', '' A Chinese Tall Story'' and '' Kung Fu Dunk'' pushed his stardom to regions beyond Taiwan. Chen rose to prominence in 2011. He was nominated for the Best Actor award at the Deauville Asian Film Festival for his performance in the independent drama film '' Buddha Mountain''. The same year, he won the Golden Bell Award for Best Actor with his memorable performance in the hit drama ''In Time with You''. On January 6, 2012, Chen appeared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
