is a Japanese actress. She made her screen debut by winning the heroine audition for 1987 film ShÃ
Ânan BÃ
ÂsÃ
Âzoku. She starred in NHK's morning drama series Seishun Kazoku in 1989. She portrayed Keiko, the female protagonist, in Palme d'Or winning The Eel directed by Shohei Imamura. She also makes regular appearances in Masayuki Suo's films. She won the award for best actress at the 17th Hochi Film Award for Okoge, Sumo Do, Sumo Don't, '.
Filmography
Film
- The Eel (1997), Keiko
- Little Love Song (2019)
- Gunkan ShÃ
Ânen (2021)
- Bishu: The World's Kindest Clothes (2024), Shizue Tomono
- Silence of the Sea (2024), Botan
- Sasayaki no Kawa (2025)
- Stella Next to Me (2025), Chie Amano
TV series
Awards and nominations
- 1991, won Japan Academy Film Prize for 'Newcomer of the Year' for Isam sozoku (1990), Bakayaro! 3: Henna Yatsura (1990) and Inamura Jane (1990)
- 1992, won Hochi Film Awards for âÂÂBest Actressâ for Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992), Future Memories: Last Christmas (1992) and Okoge (1992)
- 1992, won Nikkan Sports Film Awards for âÂÂBest New Talentâ for Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992), Future Memories: Last Christmas (1992) and Okoge (1992)
- 1993, won Yokohama Film Festival âÂÂFestival Prizeâ for âÂÂBest Supporting Actressâ for Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992), Future Memories: Last Christmas (1992) and Okoge (1992)
- 1993, won Japanese Professional Movie Awards for Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992)
- 1993, nominated for Japan Academy Film Prize for 'Best Supporting Actress' for Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992)
- 1998, nominated for Japan Academy Film Prize for 'Best Actressâ for The Eel (1997)
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