Pig-Chicken Suicide
Originally released in 1981. Pig-Chicken Suicide is a horror/drama film. directed by Yoshihiko Matsui.
Starring Naomi Hagio, Takahiro Hattori, and Toshihiko Hino
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Yokubô Production
- Kyôeisha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pig-Chicken Suicide 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 des...
Who directed Pig-Chicken Suicide?
Pig-Chicken Suicide was directed by Yoshihiko Matsui.
How long is Pig-Chicken Suicide?
Pig-Chicken Suicide has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Pig-Chicken Suicide released?
Pig-Chicken Suicide was released on October 30, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pig-Chicken Suicide?
The main cast of Pig-Chicken Suicide includes Naomi Hagio, Takahiro Hattori, Toshihiko Hino, Remi Nakamachi, Masatomo Nakamura.