Japan’s Hirokazu Kore-eda to Direct Family Drama Series ‘Asura’ for Netflix
Renowned Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, known for movies like “Shoplifters” and “Monster”, is joining forces with Netflix again to write and direct “Asura”. This is a modern adaptation of a timeless Japanese family drama series from the late ’70s. The star-studded cast includes Rie Miyazawa, Machiko Ono, Yu Aoi, and Suzu Hirose. Production has already been completed, and the series will debut on Netflix on January 9th.