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The Pillow Book
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The Pillow Book

1995 · 126 min Drama Romance
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 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: Peter Greenaway

— MovieFinder Editorial

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

🎭 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

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Yutaka Honda

Hoki

Judy Ongg

Judy Ongg

The Mother

Ken Mitsuishi

Ken Mitsuishi

The Husband

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Barbara Lott

Jerome's Mother

Lynne Langdon

Lynne Langdon

Jerome's sister

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