The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese (2020): Cast & Box Office
The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese is a 2020 romantic drama directed by Isao Yukisada, starring Miyu Sakihi as Chikako Otomo, Tadayoshi Okura and Ryo Narita. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Isao Yukisada
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Phantom Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese About?
The premise of The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A man with a tendency to cheat on his wife finds himself entangled in an unexpected situation when she hires a private investigator to look into his affairs. However, the investigator has his own agenda and begins to pursue his own desires, leading to a complex and unpredictable series of events. The film explores themes of infidelity, obsession, and the consequences of deceit.
The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- homosexual
- gay bar
- making love
- salaryman
- crush
- gay sex
- gay
- lgbt
- love making
- boys love
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
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- based on manga
- based on comic book
- based on comic
- homo
- husband and wife domestic
- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- japanese drama
- live action adaptation
- live action manga adaptation
- lgbt plus
- lgbtqia
- lgbtq
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The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese Cast & Characters
Miyu Sakihi leads the cast as Chikako Otomo, with Tadayoshi Okura as Kyoichi Otomo and Ryo Narita as Wataru Imagase. Directed by Isao Yukisada; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Isao Yukisada
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Miyu Sakihi as Chikako Otomo - Tadayoshi Okura as Kyoichi Otomo
- Ryo Narita as Wataru Imagase
- Honami Sato as Natsuo
Also Starring in The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese
· 2 more- Shiori Yoshida Tamaki Okamura
- Noriko Kijima Ruriko Ide
More from Isao Yukisada
More films directed by Isao Yukisada: Revolver Lily, Revolver LILY, Theatre: A Love Story and That Moment, My Heart Cried.
The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese Plot Summary
What happens in The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kyoichi Otomo, played by Tadayoshi Okura, is portrayed as a passive and indecisive office worker whose life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with his former college underclassman, Wataru Imagase (Ryo Narita). During their encounter, Imagase reveals a shocking secret: he was actually hired by Kyoichi’s own wife, Chikako (Miyu Sakihi), to conduct a private investigation into Kyoichi’s alleged infidelity. However, the situation becomes even more complex when Imagase confesses his own long-standing romantic feelings for Kyoichi, admitting that he is gay. In a provocative proposal, Imagase offers to keep the investigation a secret and protect Kyoichi’s marriage in exchange for a single kiss. Driven by a desperate desire to save his marital bond, Kyoichi agrees to the tryst.
Full summary
The whole story of The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese, scene by scene
The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese Box Office
The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.5M
- International
- $1.5M
How Well Do You Know The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who secretly hires Wataru Imagase to investigate Kyoichi's alleged infidelity?
The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Le Jeu du Chat et de la Souris” and “Kyuso Wa Chizu No Yume Wo Miru”.
- Also known as
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- Le Jeu du Chat et de la Souris
- Kyuso Wa Chizu No Yume Wo Miru
- ให้รักฉันอยู่ในมุมหัวใจเธอ
- 穷途鼠的奶酪梦
- 愛在末路之境
- Kyuuso wa Cheese no Yume wo Miru
- 궁지에 몰린 쥐는 치즈 꿈을 꾼다
- Загнанная в угол мышь мечтает о сыре
- Con Chuột Cùng Đường Mơ Thấy Phô Mai
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The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese?
The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese released?
The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese was released on June 5, 2020.
Who directed The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese?
The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese was directed by Isao Yukisada.
More films by Isao Yukisada Who is in the cast of The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese?
The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese stars Miyu Sakihi as Chikako Otomo, Tadayoshi Okura as Kyoichi Otomo and Ryo Narita as Wataru Imagase, among 6 credited actors.
How much did The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese make at the box office?
The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Does The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese in?
The original language of The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese is Japanese.
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