Lemming 2013
Dive into the surreal world of *Lemming (2013)*, Yukichi Matsumoto's audacious stage-to-screen adaptation of Shuji Terayama's avant-garde play.
Director: Yukichi Matsumoto
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemming (2013) about?
*Lemming (2013)* plunges into the twisted lives of two roommates sharing a boarding house where one converses with his mother's severed head hidden beneath their tatami mats. As the story unfolds, the boundaries of their world crumble, revealing a city where studios, hospitals, and prisons intrude—erasing the line between personal delusion and shared reality. It's a darkly comic, visually striking meditation on isolation and the absurdity of existence.
Who directed Lemming?
Yukichi Matsumoto directed *Lemming (2013)*, adapting the surrealist play by Shuji Terayama into this genre-defying film.
Who stars in Lemming?
The film stars Norito Yashima, Jin Katagiri, Takako Tokiwa, Yutaka Matsushige, and Kyônosuke Hanai in key roles.
Is Lemming (2013) worth watching?
*Lemming (2013)* is a niche pick for fans of experimental cinema, blending drama, comedy, and surrealism into a thought-provoking experience. While it may not appeal to mainstream audiences, its bold visuals and thematic depth make it a standout for those seeking something truly original. The unrated status leaves its impact open to interpretation, but its uniqueness is undeniable.
How long is Lemming?
The runtime of *Lemming (2013)* is 119 minutes.
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About Lemming (2013) — A Surreal Drama Where Reality Collapses
Dive into the surreal world of *Lemming (2013)*, Yukichi Matsumoto's audacious stage-to-screen adaptation of Shuji Terayama's avant-garde play. This offbeat drama-comedy weaves together the lives of two roommates: one haunted by the spectral presence of his mother's head beneath their tatami mats, the other oblivious to the chaos unfolding around him. Beyond their crumbling walls, a desperate wife nurses a feverish husband, while the fabric of reality unravels—revealing studios, hospitals, and prisons bleeding into their boarding house like a fever dream. Matsumoto crafts a visually striking, thematically rich narrative where boundaries dissolve, leaving only the absurd and the poignant to collide.
With its genre-defying approach, *Lemming (2013)* blends dark humor, psychological depth, and surreal imagery to explore isolation, memory, and the fragile lines between sanity and delusion. Norito Yashima and Jin Katagiri anchor the cast as the roommates whose lives spiral into the uncanny, while Takako Tokiwa and Yutaka Matsushige ground the story's emotional core. It's a film that lingers, challenging viewers to question what's real—and what's just another layer of the lemming's march toward chaos.