Pig-Chicken Suicide (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1981, Pig-Chicken Suicide is a drama and horror film directed by Yoshihiko Matsui, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Pig Chicken Suicide is a veritable assault on the senses, mixing violent images of animal slaughter, racial strife, and surrealism to tell the story of two Koreans living in Japan whose love is destroyed due to overwhelming racial discrimination. In explicit abattoir photos and much symbolism, Matsui tells about the struggles of ethnic Koreans in Japan. A butcher's love affair and his relationship with the animals he kills frame the story.
Who’s in it. Pig-Chicken Suicide stars Naomi Hagio, Takahiro Hattori, Toshihiko Hino and Remi Nakamachi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Pig-Chicken Suicide has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pig-Chicken Suicide page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pig-Chicken Suicide tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pig-Chicken Suicide (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pig-Chicken Suicide change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pig-Chicken Suicide worth watching?
- Pig-Chicken Suicide holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pig-Chicken Suicide?
- Pig-Chicken Suicide stars Naomi Hagio, Takahiro Hattori, Toshihiko Hino, Remi Nakamachi and Masatomo Nakamura.
- When was Pig-Chicken Suicide released?
- Pig-Chicken Suicide was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.