Yoji, What's Wrong With You?
Originally released in 1987. Yoji, What's Wrong With You? is a drama film. directed by Mako Idemitsu. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Natsuko Kiritani, Kenji Nasa, and Masayuki Ohno
Synopsis
The psychosexual drama Yoji, What's Wrong With You? examines the identity of women as mothers in Japanese culture, through an Oedipal narrative of a skewed "family romance." When Yoji announces to his mother that he wants her to meet a new girlfriend, the mother's jealousy destroys the relationship. Idemitsu's signature device of using a television monitor within the domestic space works as a powerful metaphor for the ubiquity of the mother in Yoji's psychological life. Idemitsu's melodramas always articulate a double-edged irony: With no identity outside of her maternal role, Yoji's mother fastens onto her son, ultimately destroying him. Yoji himself is seen as emotionally stunted, unable to leave his mother or experience love for any other woman.
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- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yoji, What's Wrong With You? about?
The psychosexual drama Yoji, What's Wrong With You? examines the identity of women as mothers in Japanese culture, through an Oedipal narrative of a skewed "family romance." When Yoji announces to ...
Who directed Yoji, What's Wrong With You??
Yoji, What's Wrong With You? was directed by Mako Idemitsu.
How long is Yoji, What's Wrong With You??
Yoji, What's Wrong With You? has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).
When was Yoji, What's Wrong With You? released?
Yoji, What's Wrong With You? was released on July 27, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yoji, What's Wrong With You??
The main cast of Yoji, What's Wrong With You? includes Natsuko Kiritani, Kenji Nasa, Masayuki Ohno, Junko Myochin, Reiko Kasai.