Atsuro Watabe

Exploring the outer limits of the macabre, Three Extremes is a bracing triptych of horror stories uniting three of East Asia's most compelling directors.

A teacher from Tokyo finds himself drawn to a local papermaker, only to find himself the subject of some hostility from her extended family, who have long ties to the region and are rumoured to be the descendants of the guardians of ancient evil canine spirits.

A rebellious hair stylist and a spirited young woman fall for each other, but her worsening terminal illness tests the bonds of their new love.

A depressed man's alter ego becomes his saving grace after he uses his fantasy persona to battle criminals and an intergalactic conspiracy.

Despite coming from a long line of career criminals, Hana pursues a quiet life as a librarian. Until she falls in love with a cop on a mission to bring the family down.

Set during the 1937 Japanese invasion of Nanking, an American taking refuge in a church attempts to save a group of women from marauding soldiers.

Japan is being targeted by criminals, and a group of secret agents (GOS) are secretly working to save the nation. They've got 72 hours to save Tokyo's 14 million residents from a terror attack by Mundo, a worldwide terrorist group. Can they do it in time? And what's Mundo's true goal? Watch as ninjas defeat their enemies using ancient ninja weapons in this exciting action film! (C) Toei Company