The Pillow Book (Film) Cast List

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Vivian Wu Nagiko

The protagonist of Greenaway's film, Nagiko is a Japanese-born model who resides in Hong Kong, seeking erotic adventure. Wu is a successful Chinese actress, having appeared in the 'Indiana Jones' franchise a few years ago

Ewan McGregor Jerome

A British man who is working in the field of translation, Jerome becomes Nagiko's love interest. Ewan McGregor has had a successful career in the world of acting. Appearing in the Star Wars franchise and films such Trainspotting and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. In 2004, he was appointed an ambassador for UNICEF.

Ken Ogata The Father

Nagiko's father

Judy Ongg The Mother

Nagiko's mother

Ken Mitsuishi The Husband

Nagiko's husband, he is resentful of her wish to pursue her own career

Yutaka Honda Hoki

A Japanese photographer who falls for Nagiko

Barbara Lott Jerome's mother

A woman who Nagiko meets rarely and in sad circumstances. Barbara Lott, who died in 2002, appeared in British TV series including Coronation Street and Doc Martin

Hideko Yoshida The Aunt/The Maid

Yoshida doubles up as Nagiko's aunt and the maid Nagiko later employs as a means of exploring her sexual desires.

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