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Gemini
Gemini
Actors: Masahiro Motoki, Ryō, Yasutaka Tsutsui, Masako Motai, Renji Ishibashi
Director: Shinya Tsukamoto
Genres: Indie & Art House, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
UR     2006     1hr 24min

A startling vision of horror and passion from the director of Tetsuo the Iron Man and A Snake of June! Yukio (Shall We Dance's Masahiro Motoki) enjoys a seemingly successful life with his family, including a beautiful but ...  more »

     
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Actors: Masahiro Motoki, Ryō, Yasutaka Tsutsui, Masako Motai, Renji Ishibashi
Director: Shinya Tsukamoto
Creators: Shinya Tsukamoto, Futoshi Nishimura, Tomoyuki Tsuruoka, Toshiaki Nakazawa, Yasuhiko Furusato, Rampo Edogawa
Genres: Indie & Art House, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
Sub-Genres: Indie & Art House, Drama, Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
Studio: Image Entertainment
Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen - Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 05/23/2006
Original Release Date: 01/01/1999
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1999
Release Year: 2006
Run Time: 1hr 24min
Screens: Color,Widescreen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 2
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Languages: Japanese
Subtitles: English

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Movie Reviews

A Very Strange And Dark Thriller: Excellent Film!
Ernest Jagger | Culver City, California | 01/25/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I agree with the reveiwer below, that director Shinya Tsukamoto is very underrated. I purchased the film "Gemini," several years ago from Japan, and found it to be a very intriguing film. And what starts out as a horror film, soon evolves into something completely different. The story was inspired by the writer Edogawa Rampo, whose novels and short stories were prolific during the Meiji period of Japan, especially during the 1920s. The film begins with the main protagonist Dr. Yukio Daitokuji (Masahiro Motoki) living a good life. He has a great practice in the Tokyo suburbs and a beautiful wife. Things couldn't seem any better for this prosperous doctor. However, events are about to take a turn for the worse.

For starters, there is a plague that is running rampant in the slums, and many of his neighbors harbor resentment towards him, due to the fact that he treats the richer clients in the area. Soon, there appears strange smells emanating from his neighborhood residence. Further, a stranger has been spotted near his home. Some sort of doppelganger. Moreover, in a cruel twist, his father has been found murdered. And although the mother knows something, she too winds up dead not long aferwards. You get the feeling that this is some sort of horror film at first, however, things begin to move into another direction as the film progresses further along. It appears that the Doctor has a twin. His name is Sutekichi.

Apparentely his twin brother was abandoned at birth due to a snake-like scar on his leg, and was raised by the poorer denizens of the town. Now, Sutekichi wants what he feels is owed to him. He shoves his brother Yukio down into a well near the garden, while sleeping with his brothers wife. However, there is a stronger connection to the wife and Sutekichi than meets the eye. This is a very strange and creepy film, and I liked every minute of it. This film may not appeal to all viewers, therefore, I recommend you rent the film first. I was surprised to see that there was only one other reviewer of this film. It is definitely worth the watch, and purchase. But once again, rent the film first. Highly recommended. [Stars: 4.5]"