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Release Year1995
Runtime2h 06m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNC-17
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes189
DirectorPeter Greenaway
WritersSei Shonagon, Peter Greenaway
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Pillow Book
About The Pillow Book
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.
Directed by Peter Greenaway, The Pillow Book leans on a strong ensemble — Vivian Wu, Yoshi Oida, Ken Ogata — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1995.
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