Lunatic (1996) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1996 · Film
Released in 1996, Lunatic is a drame and policier film directed by Toshiki Sato, running about 85 minutes. “Maybe women and men will never to catch up with the evolving nature of love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Lunatic stars Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Shigemitsu Ogi, Reiko Yasuhara and Kazuki Kitamura.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lunatic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lunatic tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Lunatic (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lunatic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lunatic?
- Lunatic stars Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Shigemitsu Ogi, Reiko Yasuhara and Kazuki Kitamura.
- When was Lunatic released?
- Lunatic was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.