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Yûya Yagira

Actor

Yûya Yagira is a Japanese actor who gained international recognition as a child actor. He made his film debut in Hirokazu Kore-eda's critically acclaimed film "Nobody Knows" (2004), where he played the role of Akira, the eldest of four abandoned siblings. His portrayal in the film earned him the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival, making him the youngest winner and the first Japanese actor to receive the award. Following this success, Yagira appeared in several Japanese films such as "Himizu" (2011), directed by Sion Sono, and "Crows Explode" (2014). He continues to build a diverse filmography with performances in various genres, maintaining a steady presence in the Japanese film industry.
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  • Nobody Knows

    Nobody Knows

    Drama

    2003

    2h.21min

    -12

    Preteen Akira Fukushima (Yûya Yagira) and his young siblings have been abandoned by their mother, Keiko (You). Keiko, who has moved in with a new lover, ...