Japanese film director Masato Harada, known for socially conscious works including "Climber's High," died on Monday at the age of 76. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/12/14/entertainment-news/masato-harada-obituary/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #entertainmentnews #masatoharada #obituary #japanesefilm

The actor delivers a hypnotic lead turn as a con artist running from the law and a violent ex in Masato Harada’s high-octane film. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/09/21/film/bad-lands/?utm_content=buffercaaf2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #culture #film #masatoharada #sakuraando