The Pillow Book

Synopsis

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

Written by

Sei Shonagon

Music

Brian Eno

Studio

Alpha Films

Released

1 September 1995

Genres

Drama, Romance