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The Pillow Book (1995)

Movie ★ 6.4 126 min

Drama Romance

Nagito has a fetish for calligraphy on the human body and meets her ideal soulmate Jerome, an English translator sent to Japan. However, once Nagiko's father's gay publisher rejoins the scene, the story is overtaken by treachery and bloodlust.

Peter Greenaway Director Sei Shonagon Writer Peter Greenaway Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 1, 1995
Runtime
126 min
Rating
NC-17
IMDb
tt0114134
Studio
Kasander & Wigman Productions, Alpha Films, , Woodline Films Ltd.

Themes

Cast

Vivian Wu Vivian Wu Nagiko Yoshi Oida Yoshi Oida The Publisher Ken Ogata Ken Ogata The Father Hideko Yoshida Hideko Yoshida The Aunt / The Maid Ewan McGregor Ewan McGregor Jerome Yutaka Honda Hoki Judy Ongg Judy Ongg The Mother Ken Mitsuishi Ken Mitsuishi The Husband Barbara Lott Barbara Lott Jerome's Mother Lynne Langdon Lynne Langdon Jerome's sister Ronald Guttman Ronald Guttman Calligrapher Samuel Leung Cheuk-Moon Samuel Leung Cheuk-Moon Adrian Kwan Adrian Kwan

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Pillow Book about?
Nagito has a fetish for calligraphy on the human body and meets her ideal soulmate Jerome, an English translator sent to Japan. However, once Nagiko's father's gay publisher rejoins the scene, the story is overtaken by treachery and bloodlust.
Who directed The Pillow Book?
The Pillow Book was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in The Pillow Book?
The Pillow Book stars Vivian Wu, Yoshi Oida, Ken Ogata, Hideko Yoshida.
When was The Pillow Book released?
The Pillow Book is a 1995 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Pillow Book?
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