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20122h 18mJapan

The Tang of Lemon

たとえば檸檬

“A lemon could be a symbol of love. It could save you or destroy you.”

Synopsis

Twenty-year-old Kaori, an aspiring accessory designer, spends her days troubled by her mother's violence and excessive meddling. Meanwhile, forty-year-old secretary Kaori, whose daughter is a shut-in, can't stop shoplifting and having casual sex.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kazuki Katashima
Screenplay & Story
Jiro Yoshikawa
Original Score
Ken Sato
Original Title
たとえば檸檬
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
2h 18m
Production Studios
Dogsugar

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kazuki Katashima

Screenplay & Story

Jiro Yoshikawa

Original Score & Music

Ken Sato

Film Editing

Kohei Fukuda

Producers

Kazz Kitaki, Naoto Monma

Department Leadership Roster

Kazuki Katashima

Director

Kohei Fukuda

Editor

Jiro Yoshikawa

Screenplay

Kazz Kitaki

Producer

Naoto Monma

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Tang of Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tang of Lemon

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Tang of Lemon about?

Twenty-year-old Kaori, an aspiring accessory designer, spends her days troubled by her mother's violence and excessive meddling. Meanwhile, forty-year-old secretary Kaori, whose daughter is a shut-in, can't stop shoplifting and having casual sex.

Who directed The Tang of Lemon?

The Tang of Lemon was directed by Kazuki Katashima.

Who stars in The Tang of Lemon?

The principal cast of The Tang of Lemon includes Hanae Kan, Narimi Arimori, Go Ayano, Hiroko Satoh, Shunya Shiraishi.

When was The Tang of Lemon released and how long is it?

The Tang of Lemon was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.

Who composed the musical score for The Tang of Lemon?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tang of Lemon was composed by Ken Sato.