Ritsuko Shimada

Movie - 1998, 2h 15m • as Aoki

Tokyo schoolgirl Hiromi and her friends engage in a practice known as enjo kosai, or "compensated dating", where older men pay young girls for dates. Hiromi plunges deeper into this world to raise money for an expensive ring.

Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Taeko Kogure

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.