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Crazed Fruit

1981 · 85 min Drama Romance Thriller
5.4 / 10 · TMDB

"Have you ever tasted something so sweet it burns?" Two brothers find their bond tested by a seductive older woman during a sun-drenched summer in this 1981 drama-thriller. What begins as a lazy coastal holiday spirals into a dangerous game of obsession and rivalry. The line between romance and possession blurs under the relentless heat, exposing raw desires and familial fractures. This provocative film delves into the darker side of passion, where youthful infatuation curdles into something more sinister. A tense exploration of jealousy and taboo that feels as volatile and potent as its title suggests.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 狂った果実
Year 1981
Country Japan
Genre Drama, Romance, Thriller
Director Kichitaro Negishi
Runtime 85 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.4/10 (16 votes)

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The director paints a sun-bleached, feverish portrait of desire, where the languid coastal setting becomes a pressure cooker for obsession. The atmosphere feels thick with salt and sweat, turning a holiday into a slow-burn psychological trap.

This is for viewers who enjoy watching relationships curdle under heat, offering a specific, uncomfortable tension rather than broad thrills. You'll feel the sticky unease of a summer that's gone sour. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Kichitaro Negishi

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