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Isao Yukisada
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- Assistant Director
In short · Directing since 1998, 4 decades active, 33 credits.
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Biography
Isao Yukisada is a Japanese film director born in Kumamoto. He began his career as an assistant director on several films by Shunji Iwai, including *Love Letter*, *April Story*, and *Swallowtail Butterfly*. These early experiences helped establish his presence in the Japanese film industry. Yukisada later directed his own films, developing a distinct style and narrative approach. His work often explores emotional and psychological themes, reflecting a sensitivity to human relationships and personal struggles. While primarily known for his directorial efforts, Yukisada's contributions to Japanese cinema include both mainstream and more introspective projects.
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Kaede(2025)
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Revolver Lily(2023)
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The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese(2020)
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Theater(2020)
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River's Edge(2018)
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Narratage(2017)
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Utsukushii hito saba?(2017)
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Aroused by Gymnopedies(2016)
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Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016: Reflections(2016)
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Pink and Gray(2015)
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Five Minutes to Tomorrow(2014)
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The Round Table(2014)
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Before the Vigil(2013)
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Camellia(2010)
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Parade(2009)
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A Good Husband(2009)
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Into the Faraway Sky(2007)
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Closed Note(2007)
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Yubisaki(2006)
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Year One in the North(2005)
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Snowy Love Fall in Spring(2005)
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Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World(2004)
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Crying Out Love in the Center of the World(2004)
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Kyô no dekigoto(2003)
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Seventh Anniversary(2003)
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Rock'n'Roll Mishin(2002)
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Go(2001)
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Luxurious Bone(2001)
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Enclosed Pain(2000)
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Sunflower(2000)
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