The Pillow Book(1995)
Overview
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.
Director
Peter Greenaway
Studio
Kasander & Wigman Productions
Cast
Vivian Wu
as Nagiko
Yoshi Oida
as The Publisher
Ken Ogata
as The Father
Hideko Yoshida
as The Aunt / The Maid
Ewan McGregor
as Jerome
Yutaka Honda
as Hoki
Judy Ongg
as The Mother
Ken Mitsuishi
as The Husband
Barbara Lott
as Jerome's Mother
Lynne Langdon
as Jerome's sister
Ronald Guttman
as Calligrapher
Samuel Leung Cheuk-Moon
as
Where to Watch
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Availability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
Kasander & Wigman Productions • Alpha Films • Nederlands Fonds voor de Film
You Might Also Like
Thriller / Drama
Unfaithful
2002
Drama / Romance
Anna Karenina
1997
Drama / Romance
Notes on a Scandal
2006
Drama / Romance
Fire with Fire
1986
Drama / Romance
The Man from Elysian Fields
2001
Drama / Romance
My Policeman
2022
Drama / Romance
Maria's Lovers
1984
Drama / Romance
Ashes in the Snow
2018
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pillow Book?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Pillow Book (1995).
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.
Who directed The Pillow Book?▼
The Pillow Book was directed by Peter Greenaway and released in 1995. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is The Pillow Book?▼
The Pillow Book has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in The Pillow Book?▼
The cast of The Pillow Book includes Vivian Wu as Nagiko, Yoshi Oida as The Publisher, Ken Ogata as The Father, Hideko Yoshida as The Aunt / The Maid, Ewan McGregor as Jerome and more.
Explore More by Genre
Need a recommendation?
Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.