Writing · b. 1944 · Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan Makoto Shiina Biography Makoto Shiina is a Japanese novelist , essayist , photographer , and film director . Directed Shizuka na ayashii gogo ni 1997 Naran 1995 I Can Hear the Duck Singing 1993 The Legend of the Sea, Sky and Coral 1991 The Adventures of Gaku 1990 Other Credits Paikaji Nankai Sakusen Novel 2012 Wordholic Prisoner Writer 2012 Tadon and Chikuwa Original Story 1998 The Bird People in China Novel 1998 Uneasy Encounters Story 1994 Whirlpool of Joy Novel 1992 My Sons Novel 1991 The Pale Hand Novel 1990 Agent-readable