

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.
Top Cast
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- 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
Kazuki Katashima
Jiro Yoshikawa
Ken Sato
Kohei Fukuda
Kazz Kitaki, Naoto Monma
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuki Katashima
Director
Kohei Fukuda
Editor
Jiro Yoshikawa
Screenplay
Kazz Kitaki
Producer
Naoto Monma
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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.
