

I Don't Want to Sleep Alone
2006, Chinese. Directed by Tsai Ming-liang.
A Bangladeshi immigrant living in harsh conditions nurses an injured man back to health, but when the recovering man falls for a waitress, their tender bond is tested by competing affections.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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Cast & crew
- Tsai Ming-liangDirector
- Lee Kang-shengHsiao-Kang
- Norman AtunRawang
- Chen Shiang-ChyiChyi
- Pearlly ChuaLady Boss
- Lee-Lin LiewCoffee-Shop Tea Maker
- Leonard TeeLight Seller
- Su-Yee TohBoss's Second Son
- Kok-Fai ChiewBoss's Grandson
- Rong-Sin ChanEstate Agent
- Kok-Choy LohFinancier
- ShivaIndian Worker
- Mohammad Rani Bin BakerMagician
Details
- Released
- 2 December 2006
- Original title
- 黑眼圈
- Country
- Taiwan, Malaysia, France, Austria
- Written by
- Tsai Ming-liang
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I Don't Want to Sleep Alone: quick answers
Is I Don't Want to Sleep Alone worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Don't Want to Sleep Alone?
I Don't Want to Sleep Alone runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does I Don't Want to Sleep Alone have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for I Don't Want to Sleep Alone. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
I Don't Want to Sleep Alone parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I Don't Want to Sleep Alone is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is I Don't Want to Sleep Alone on?
I Don't Want to Sleep Alone isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 December 2006. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Don't Want to Sleep Alone?
If you liked I Don't Want to Sleep Alone, try Her Story, Not Easily Broken, Jane Eyre.
Who directed I Don't Want to Sleep Alone?
I Don't Want to Sleep Alone (2006) was directed by Tsai Ming-liang and stars Lee Kang-sheng, Norman Atun, Chen Shiang-Chyi.