Makoto Sonoda

The unsung hero of Japanese cinema, Makoto Sonoda was born in 1948 in Osaka, Japan. He had an active career in film direction from 1971 to 1999, primarily focusing on the genres of drama and romance, with his most renowned works including "Kaze no Bojo" and "Manhattan Kiss." Despite his lack of recognition at major film festivals, Sonoda's unique authorial style, characterized by its delicate portrayal of human emotions and intricate storytelling, has earned him a dedicated following. Sonoda, though not heralded in the mainstream, is remembered as a director who breathed life into the subtleties of human experience with a sensitivity that was uniquely his own.