

While the Women Are Sleeping
2016, Japanese. Directed by Wayne Wang.
Kenji and Aya spend their summer days in a Hotel. While she is doing her own thing, he tries to work on his novel. But then a few strange hotel guest arouse the curiosity of the couple.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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While the Women Are Sleeping is streaming on Film Movement Plus in India.
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- Released
- 27 February 2016
- Original title
- 女が眠る時
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Michael Ray, Mami Sunada, Lee Shin-ho
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What While the Women Are Sleeping is based on
While the Women Are Sleeping is adapted from a novel.
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While the Women Are Sleeping: quick answers
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How long is While the Women Are Sleeping?
While the Women Are Sleeping runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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Which OTT platform is While the Women Are Sleeping on?
While the Women Are Sleeping is streaming on Film Movement Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like While the Women Are Sleeping?
If you liked While the Women Are Sleeping, try Endless Night, Dead Man's Folly, The Good Doctor.
Who directed While the Women Are Sleeping?
While the Women Are Sleeping (2016) was directed by Wayne Wang and stars Takeshi Kitano, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Shioli Kutsuna.
What is While the Women Are Sleeping based on?
While the Women Are Sleeping is adapted from a novel.