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The Pillow Book (1995)

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Released September 1, 1995Runtime 2h 6mDirector Peter Greenaway

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.

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Cast of The Pillow Book

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
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

About The Pillow Book

Where can I watch The Pillow Book?

The Pillow Book is currently streaming in the United States on JustWatch TV Plus.

Who stars in The Pillow Book?

The Pillow Book stars Vivian Wu, Yoshi Oida, Ken Ogata, Hideko Yoshida, Ewan McGregor.

Who directed The Pillow Book?

The Pillow Book was directed by Peter Greenaway.

How long is The Pillow Book?

The Pillow Book has a runtime of 2h 6m.

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.