RoomMate

Synopsis

RoomMate (2013) follows the story of Harumi who moves into an apartment in Tokyo and meets her mysterious new roommate Kyoko. As the two women find themselves living together under unusual circumstances, their contrasting personalities begin to clash and deep secrets start to unravel. The film delves into themes of friendship, trust, and the complexities of human relationships. Through unexpected twists and emotional revelations, RoomMate explores the transformative power of sharing a living space and the impact it can have on one's life.

Cast

• 

  Kyoko Fukada

  Reiko Nishimura

• 

  Keiko Kitagawa

  Harumi Hagiwara

• 

  Kengo Kora

  Kensuke Kudo

• 

  Hiroyuki Onoue

  Shinichi Hasegawa

• 

  Chihiro Ohtsuka

• 

  Mariko Tsutsui

Reviews

RoomMate received mixed reviews from critics upon its release in 2013. While some praised the engaging performances by the lead actresses and the unique storyline, others criticized the slow pacing and lack of character development. Critics from 'IMDb' gave it a 5.6/10 rating, pointing out the film's eerie atmosphere and psychological depth. 'Metacritic' rated it slightly higher, emphasizing the suspenseful nature of the plot but noting the need for stronger dialogue. Overall, RoomMate offers a compelling psychological drama that keeps viewers guessing until the very end.