Yōichi Sai
Yōichi Sai

Yōichi Sai

Director
July 6, 1949 - November 27, 2022
Nagano, Japan
51 credits

Discover Yōichi Sai, acclaimed director known for In the Realm of the Senses, Taboo. A career spanning over 13 years. Explore the complete filmography and find where to stream the best work.

About Yōichi Sai

Also known as:Choi Yang-ilYang-il ChoiYôichi Sai

Yōichi Sai is a renowned director born in Nagano, Japan, with 51 credits to their name.

Yōichi Sai (born 6 July 1949 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan) was a Japanese film director. His mother is Japanese, His father is zainichi Korean.

His 2004 film Chi to hone won four Japanese Academy Awards, including two for Sai himself, for Best Director and Best Screenplay. He had previously received two nominations in the same categories for Tsuki wa dotchi ni dete iru. In 1999 he shot Buta no mukui (The Pig...

Known For

Complete Filmography

39 credits

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Portfolio Overview

Yōichi Sai has contributed to 39 unique projects, with an average rating of 6.5/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.

Career Timeline

A career spanning 1993 to 2006 (13 years), in which Yōichi Sai built a substantial body of work.

Primary Expertise

Known primarily for director. Yōichi Sai has worked behind the scenes on 43 productions and on 1 TV project.

Current Popularity

Yōichi Sai has a dedicated following, with a popularity score of 7.0.

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Which titles feature work by Yōichi Sai?

Yōichi Sai has contributed to acclaimed titles including In the Realm of the Senses, Taboo, Blood and Bones and more. That is 51 credits in total. Primary field: director.

Yōichi Sai — what are they known for?

Primary field: director. The highest-rated titles are In the Realm of the Senses, Taboo. The career now spans over 13 years.

How many titles does Yōichi Sai have?

Credited on 7 on-screen roles, 43 crew credits in feature films and 0 television titles. 51 screen credits in total.

Yōichi Sai — what are the latest titles?

Yōichi Sai is still working. The full filmography above shows the latest and upcoming projects.

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Yōichi Sai — In the Realm of the Senses
Yōichi Sai — Taboo
Yōichi Sai — Blood and Bones

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