Makiko Watanabe

Makiko Watanabe first appeared onscreen in 1988, and has built an impressive resume on TV and in roles in many films that have received international acclaim, including “2 Duo” (1997), “M/Other” (1999), “Zebraman” (2004), “The Mourning Forest” (2007), “The Rebirth” (2007), “Love Exposure” (2009), “All to the Sea” (2010), “Torso” (2010), “Heaven’s Story” (2010) and “Life Back Then” (2011). In the past year alone, she has appeared in five festival favorites, each demonstrating the versatility that has made her Japan’s finest character actress: “Himizu,” “Women on the Edge,” “Odayaka,” “GFP Bunny,” and “Capturing Dad.”