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The Pillow Book

The Pillow Book

A woman with a body writing fetish seeks to find a combined lover and calligrapher.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Pillow Book
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1995-09-01
  • Runtime: 126 minutes
  • Rating: 6.4/10 (172 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Kasander & Wigman Productions, Alpha Films, Nederlands Fonds voor de Film, Woodline Films Ltd., Film4 Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.5521
  • Languages: English, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, French, Cantonese

Cast & Crew

Vivian Wu

Vivian Wu

as Nagiko

Yoshi Oida

Yoshi Oida

as The Publisher

Ken Ogata

Ken Ogata

as The Father

Hideko Yoshida

Hideko Yoshida

as The Aunt / The Maid

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

as Jerome

Yutaka Honda

Yutaka Honda

as Hoki

Judy Ongg

Judy Ongg

as The Mother

Ken Mitsuishi

Ken Mitsuishi

as The Husband

Barbara Lott

Barbara Lott

as Jerome's Mother

Lynne Langdon

Lynne Langdon

as Jerome's sister

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Mark Kermode reviews The Pillow Book (1996) | BFI Player

The Pillow Book (1996) trailer

External Links

Keywords

adulterytokyo, japancalligraphycomplexgay themeintense

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pillow Book?

The Pillow Book is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1995-09-01.

Who are the main actors in The Pillow Book?

The main cast includes Vivian Wu, Yoshi Oida, Ken Ogata, Hideko Yoshida, Ewan McGregor, .

Where can I watch The Pillow Book online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Pillow Book is available.

Is The Pillow Book based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Pillow Book?

The Pillow Book has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 172 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Pillow Book?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Pillow Book?

The soundtrack was composed by Kasander & Wigman Productions, Alpha Films, Nederlands Fonds voor de Film, Woodline Films Ltd., Film4 Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Pillow Book filmed?

The Pillow Book was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Pillow Book?

The total runtime of The Pillow Book is 126 minutes.

Is The Pillow Book suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Pillow Book?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Pillow Book.

Does The Pillow Book have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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