Lizard (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film
Released in 2009, Lizard is a drama film directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Tokage concerns a love affair between two healers who are unable to heal their own mental wounds. The narrator is a counselor for disturbed children. He has fallen in love with a profoundly sad woman nicknamed 'Tokage' who longs for oblivion, but only feels her place in the world is to heal having an uncanny ability to diagnose and treat other people’s illnesses. The story follows their mutual fumbling towards the point where they can share with each other their most personal stories. Based on the short story by Banana Yoshimoto, Tokage was commissioned by television network NHK for a series in which the works of famous Japanese authors would be narrated on film, as captured by noteworthy directors. Shot on hi-def video, Tokage follows actress Ryô as she reads Yoshimoto’s text. Tsukamoto films under a variety of light sources, primarily natural and filmed it in a single continuous shot at sundown with the use of few minimal practical effects.
Who’s in it. Lizard stars Ryo.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lizard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lizard tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lizard (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lizard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lizard?
- Lizard stars Ryo.
- When was Lizard released?
- Lizard was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.