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Lunatic

1996·Movie
1h 25min
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High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence5

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind, family, and everyday modern life

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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Maybe women and men will never to catch up with the evolving nature of love.

The sensual images depict the love and hatred between four men and women living together, creating a new kind of love story. One night, alcoholic writer Akimoto and live-in former actress Yumiko meet Koichi, a gay drug dealer pursued by the yakuza, and his younger brother Yuji, a castrated man. The four of them flee Tokyo and start living together in Koichi and Yuji's childhood hideout. In the midst of their peaceful life, Yumiko falls in love with Yuji, but he is unable to give her any physical satisfaction. In the meantime, Yuji asks Koichi to hold Yumiko instead of him, which leads to jealousy among the men.
Psychosexual DramaIntense RelationshipsQueer ThemesSlow Burn ThrillerFound Family DynamicsEmotional TurmoilUnconventional LoveJapanese Cult CinemaCharacter StudyProvocative Narrative

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What is Lunatic rated?

NuditySexual contentDrug useViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, drug use, violence, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Lunatic?

1 h 25 min

Lunatic runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is Lunatic in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.