Where to start with Shinji Sōmai

Shinji Sōmai has 5 films in our catalog with a 6.5+ score. The reasonable entry order is below — most approachable first, deep cuts last. Skip ahead if you already know the early work.

5 film · curati dal catalogo · ordinati per consenso critico

Moving

1993 · ★ 7.5

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The Friends

1994 · ★ 7.2

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Sailor Suit and Machine Gun

1981 · ★ 7.1

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Love Hotel

1985 · ★ 6.8

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Typhoon Club

1985 · ★ 6.5

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