The Pillow Book
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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Frequently asked questions about The Pillow Book
Where can I watch The Pillow Book in the United States?
The Pillow Book is available to stream on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Pillow Book for free?
The Pillow Book streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Pillow Book?
The Pillow Book scores 6.4 on The Movie Database, 6.5 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 67 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Pillow Book?
The Pillow Book stars Vivian Wu, Yoshi Oida, Ken Ogata, Hideko Yoshida, and Ewan McGregor. Peter Greenaway is the director.
How long is The Pillow Book?
The Pillow Book runs 2h 6m (126 minutes).
When did The Pillow Book come out?
The Pillow Book was released on September 1, 1995.
Which studio made The Pillow Book?
The Pillow Book was produced by Kasander & Wigman Productions, Alpha Films, and Nederlands Fonds voor de Film in France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.
What languages is The Pillow Book in?
The Pillow Book is in English, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, French, and Cantonese, and its original language is English.
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