The Pillow Book

Nagiko 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

Writers

Sei Shonagon, Peter Greenaway

Released

September 1, 1995

Language

English