2LDK

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2LDK

Released May 6, 2004

1h 10m

Comedy

Drama

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Hoping to land a role, two Japanese actresses (Eiko Koike, Maho Nonami) begin a fight that keeps escalating within an apartment.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Thankfully it’s a short feature – about 77 minutes in total – because I’m not sure the tension could be built any longer than it is.

Rated: 7/10

Aug 4, 2023

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James Perkins

Starburst

Smart, creative and innovative with a twisted punch, 2LDK is a must-watch for Asian cinema fans and supporters of independent films.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 4, 2022

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Panos Kotzathanasis

Asian Movie Pulse

Yukihiko Tsutsumi's script and direction are sublime, particularly considering the difficulty of the project

Apr 13, 2020

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Film Threat

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 6, 2005

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John A. Nesbit

ToxicUniverse.com

entertaining quirky little film that is worth a look

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 19, 2005

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

one quick visit to hell you aren't likely to forget soon

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 22, 2004

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Psychological thriller. Two aspiring actresses are rooming together in an apartment while waiting the decision on which one gets the part in an upcoming movie. The movie unveils their characters and background, with tension and action building up and leading to violence. A somewhat surprising, but poetic ending. The acting and cinematography are good. Plot is simple, but characters are well-rounded. I recommend it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Kill Bill in Japanese real life probably

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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camille l

Petit film d'1h10, 2LDK est une descente aux enfers aussi hilarante qu'horrifiante de deux actrices colocataires et adversaires, qui se mettent sur la tronche tout d'abord verbalement, avant d'y aller physiquement dans la deuxième partie du film. Si Tsutsumi Yukihiko se débrouille plutôt bien dans la partie plus musclée, c'est néanmoins le premier acte qui marque le plus, tant la violence et la tension ne demandent qu'à exploser, à grands renforts de plans insensés et de musique tonitruante. Koike Eiko & Nonami Maho sont excellentes. Peut-être pas indispensable, mais sacrément original.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

This is the definition of a simple storyline turned into brilliant satire.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Two roommate girls wanting to win an audition for a role in a film pretty much end up trying to kill each other when they know only one of them is gonna get it. These Japanese are crazy, yo.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Ridiculously over the topâ¦ and I loved it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Yukihiko Tsutsumi

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Eiko Koike

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Maho Nonami

Rana

Yukihiko Tsutsumi

Screenwriter

Yuuji Ishida

Producer

Kazuki Manabe

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Synopsis

Hoping to land a role, two Japanese actresses (Eiko Koike, Maho Nonami) begin a fight that keeps escalating within an apartment.

Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Producer: Yuuji Ishida, Kazuki Manabe, Susumu Nakazawa
Screenwriter: Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Production Co: DUEL Film Partners
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): May 6, 2004, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Jul 13, 2004
Runtime: 1h 10m

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