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I Don't Want to Sleep Alone
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I Don't Want to Sleep Alone

2006 · 118 min Drama Romance
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

Rawang, an immigrant from Bangladesh living in awful conditions, takes pity on a Chinese man, Hsiao-kang, who is beaten up and left in the street. Rawang lovingly nurses him on a mattress he found. When he is almost healed, Hsiao-kang meets the waitress Chyi. His love for Rawang is put to the test.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Tsai Ming-liang

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Lee Kang-sheng

Lee Kang-sheng

Hsiao-Kang

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Norman Atun

Rawang

Chen Shiang-Chyi

Chen Shiang-Chyi

Chyi

Pearlly Chua

Pearlly Chua

Lady Boss

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Lee-Lin Liew

Coffee-Shop Tea Maker

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Leonard Tee

Light Seller

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Su-Yee Toh

Boss's Second Son

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Kok-Fai Chiew

Boss's Grandson

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Rong-Sin Chan

Estate Agent

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Kok-Choy Loh

Financier

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