While the Right Hand Is Sleeping movie poster

While the Right Hand Is Sleeping

June 28, 2003 3h 28m

Originally released in 2003. While the Right Hand Is Sleeping is a drama film. directed by Koji Shirakawa. With a runtime of 3h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Rintaro Futami and Kenji Hirai

Synopsis

Shin, a painter, gets a fatal disease and cannot stop the shaking of his right hand. His wife Kei is a counselor, but lives without emotions. Their child, Kou reads people's minds but for that reason he lives with his own mind closed. As Shin starts losing his body functions, the family breaks down. One day, 'Sora', a gay caretaker comes into the house, so the relations of the family change, but in due course numerous tragic events occur.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 28, 2003 22 years ago
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Runtime 3h 28m 208 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is While the Right Hand Is Sleeping about?

Shin, a painter, gets a fatal disease and cannot stop the shaking of his right hand. His wife Kei is a counselor, but lives without emotions. Their child, Kou reads people's minds but for that reas...

Who directed While the Right Hand Is Sleeping?

While the Right Hand Is Sleeping was directed by Koji Shirakawa.

How long is While the Right Hand Is Sleeping?

While the Right Hand Is Sleeping has a runtime of 3 hours and 28 minutes (208 minutes total).

When was While the Right Hand Is Sleeping released?

While the Right Hand Is Sleeping was released on June 28, 2003 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in While the Right Hand Is Sleeping?

The main cast of While the Right Hand Is Sleeping includes Rintaro Futami, Kenji Hirai.