Soji Arai
December 19, 1975 · 50 years old
Soji Arai was born in Niigata, Japan. After graduating from Waseda University, one of the top private institutions of higher education in Japan, he began acting with the Bungakuza theater company. In 2002, he made a major impact on the Tokyo theater world with his starring role of Max in Bent direct…
Known For
4 titles
Pachinko
Based on the New York Times bestseller, this sweeping saga chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they leave their homeland in an indomitable quest to survive and thrive.
The Ramen Girl
An American woman is stranded in Tokyo after breaking up with her boyfriend. Searching for direction in life, she trains to be a râmen chef under a tyrannical Japanese master.
Dog Gone
Based on the true story of a father and son who repair their fractured relationship during a forced hike of the Appalachian trail to find their beloved lost dog.
Dongji Rescue
In 1942, Japanese ship Lisbon Maru with British POWs was torpedoed. Dongji fishermen saved 300+ British soldiers and protected 3 during Japanese searches.