The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World.

Directed by Isao Yukisada

Produced by Phantom Film, Second Sight

2020130 min6.3 / 10

A psychologically complex gay romance built on infidelity, blackmail, and toxic attraction, where two damaged men become entangled in a relationship born from manipulation and desire rather than trust.

Kyoichi, a man with an indecisive personality, constantly cheats. That is, until his wife sends a P. I to investigate his affairs. But what will happen when the man she sent wants to fulfill his own desires?

Questions people ask

  • Is The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity58

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise54

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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