Masahiro Motoki
Masahiro Motoki (本木雅弘 Motoki Masahiro, born December 21, 1965 in Okegawa, Japan) is a Japanese actor. He portrayed protagonist Daigo Kobayashi in Departures, which won the 81st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. His performance earned him the Award for Best Actor at the 2009 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, at the 3rd Asian Film Awards and at the 32nd Japan Academy Prize.
Known for
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
1990
Giri/Haji
2019
Clouds Over the Hill
2009
Departures
2008
Dakishimetai!
1988
Tekkonkinkreet
2006
Touch
2024
Awaiting Kirin
2020
Asura
2025
Shall We Dance?
1996
The Samurai and the Prisoner
2026
A Wednesday Love Affair
2001
Silence of the Sea
2024
Gemini
1999
Gonin
1995
The Only One I Can't See
1992
Four Days of Snow and Blood
1989
Sumo Do, Sumo Don't
1992
Playtime Never Ends
1991
Black Jack
2000
The Long Excuse
2016
The Bird People in China
1998
Heat Wave
1991
On the Single Bed Tonight
2005