2LDK
Encyclopedia
2LDK is a 2002 Japanese
film directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi
starring Maho Nonami
and Eiko Koike
. It was coupled with Ryuhei Kitamura
's film Aragami
to form the Duel Project
(a challenge issued by producer Shinya Kawai to both directors to film a feature length movie with only two actors, battling in one setting, in only the time frame of one week). 2LDK was filmed in eight days, with the cast and crew often working throughout the night. The title is Japanese shorthand for an apartment with 2 bedrooms and a combined living-room, dining-room, and kitchen area.
with big dreams of becoming an actress, while Rana's sharp tongue and flashy appearance is completely at odds with soft spoken, demure Nozomi. Waiting for the phone call that will decide their future, petty arguments escalate into hysterical violence, bringing the girls' hatred of one another to the surface as they confront the reality of their empty, unfulfilled lives. Their bizarre conflict with each other includes electrocution
, drowning
, fisticuffs, cutting tools, and even kissing. In the end both of them wind up killing each other, seconds before they get the call telling them they both got the part.
and Moon Child as well). 2LDK, part of the Duel Project
, was broadcast together with Aragami
in Australia through Foxtel Television in 2005.
Cinema of Japan
The has a history that spans more than 100 years. Japan has one of the oldest and largest film industries in the world – as of 2009 the fourth largest by number of feature films produced. Movies have been produced in Japan since 1897, when the first foreign cameramen arrived...
film directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Yukihiko Tsutsumi
is a Japanese television and film director. He began directing commercials and music promotion videos as an employee of Nihon Television. After spending time abroad, he returned and started his own production company, Crescendo, from which he works independently...
starring Maho Nonami
Maho Nonami
Maho Nonami is a Japanese actress, best known for her role in the critically acclaimed 2LDK.-Filmography:* 2011 Kaseifu no Mita* 2008 4 Shimai Tantei Dan .... Horie Ryoko...
and Eiko Koike
Eiko Koike
is a Japanese idol. Outside of Japan, her best-known work is the film 2LDK. She has worked as a ringside commentator and spokesperson for Japan's PRIDE Fighting Championships from 2000 to 2006....
. It was coupled with Ryuhei Kitamura
Ryuhei Kitamura
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's film Aragami
Aragami
Aragami is a 2003 Japanese action film directed by Ryuhei Kitamura. It was Kitamura's contribution to the Duel Project, a challenge issued by producer Shinya Kawai to him and fellow director Yukihiko Tsutsumi to film a feature length movie with only two actors, battling in one setting, in only the...
to form the Duel Project
Duel Project
The Duel Project was a challenge issued to Ryuhei Kitamura and Yukihiko Tsutsumi by producer Shinya Kawai during a night of drinking. The challenge was for the two directors to see who could make the best feature film with two principal actors/actresses battling in one principal location in the...
(a challenge issued by producer Shinya Kawai to both directors to film a feature length movie with only two actors, battling in one setting, in only the time frame of one week). 2LDK was filmed in eight days, with the cast and crew often working throughout the night. The title is Japanese shorthand for an apartment with 2 bedrooms and a combined living-room, dining-room, and kitchen area.
Synopsis
Aspiring actresses Nozomi (Koike) and Rana (Nonami) belong to the same talent agency, share an apartment, and have just auditioned for the same part in a film called Yakuza Wives. Nozomi is a country girl from Sado Island, who has come to TokyoTokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
with big dreams of becoming an actress, while Rana's sharp tongue and flashy appearance is completely at odds with soft spoken, demure Nozomi. Waiting for the phone call that will decide their future, petty arguments escalate into hysterical violence, bringing the girls' hatred of one another to the surface as they confront the reality of their empty, unfulfilled lives. Their bizarre conflict with each other includes electrocution
Electric shock
Electric Shock of a body with any source of electricity that causes a sufficient current through the skin, muscles or hair. Typically, the expression is used to denote an unwanted exposure to electricity, hence the effects are considered undesirable....
, drowning
Drowning
Drowning is death from asphyxia due to suffocation caused by water entering the lungs and preventing the absorption of oxygen leading to cerebral hypoxia....
, fisticuffs, cutting tools, and even kissing. In the end both of them wind up killing each other, seconds before they get the call telling them they both got the part.
Releases
2LDK was released in DVD form in Japan, U.S. and Korean versions. It was also included in the 3-disc box set "Danger after Dark" (which includes Suicide ClubSuicide Club (film)
Suicide Club, known in Japan as is a 2002 Japanese independent horror film that gained a considerable amount of notoriety in film festivals around the world for its controversial subject matter and gory presentation, and has since developed a significant cult following. It won the Jury Prize for...
and Moon Child as well). 2LDK, part of the Duel Project
Duel Project
The Duel Project was a challenge issued to Ryuhei Kitamura and Yukihiko Tsutsumi by producer Shinya Kawai during a night of drinking. The challenge was for the two directors to see who could make the best feature film with two principal actors/actresses battling in one principal location in the...
, was broadcast together with Aragami
Aragami
Aragami is a 2003 Japanese action film directed by Ryuhei Kitamura. It was Kitamura's contribution to the Duel Project, a challenge issued by producer Shinya Kawai to him and fellow director Yukihiko Tsutsumi to film a feature length movie with only two actors, battling in one setting, in only the...
in Australia through Foxtel Television in 2005.
External links
- 2LDK in Japanese Movie DatabaseJapanese Movie DatabaseThe , commonly referred to as JMDB, is an online database of information about Japanese movies, actors, and production crew personnel. It is similar to the Internet Movie Database, but lists only those films originally released in Japan. The site was started in 1997, and contains movies from Meiji...