Japan,
2014
Directed by:
Makoto KiyohiroCast
Nenji Kobayashi
Japan
Best movies:
The Twilight Samurai (2002)
The Hidden Blade (2004)
Ballad of Narayama (1983)
![Eiichiro Funakoshi](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/164/164164603_8e0df7.jpg)
Eiichiro Funakoshi
Japan
Best movies:
A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies (2007)
Tears for You (2006)
Liar Game: Reborn (2012)
![Reiko Takashima](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/730/159730159_7245da.jpg)
Reiko Takashima
Japan
Best movies:
The Hidden Blade (2004)
Half a Confession (2004)
Bride of the Century (2014) (series)
![坂田聡](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/282/161282188_e814b9.jpg)
坂田聡
Japan
Best movies:
I Just Didn't Do It (2006)
Swing Girls (2004)
Drive (2002)
Ako Suizu
Japan
Best movies:
Girl's Blood (2014)