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Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman

2023Movie1 h 45 min

AnimationDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic695.0Rotten Tomatoes77%79%

A dreamlike, deeply unsettling animated movie about fantasy and the mind, with standout direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

A lost cat, a giant talkative frog and a tsunami help a bank employee without ambition, his frustrated wife and a schizophrenic accountant to save Tokyo from an earthquake and find a meaning to their lives.

Feels like

  • Surreal Magical Realism
  • Murakami Adaptation
  • Existential Absurdity
  • Dreamlike Atmosphere
  • Psychological Mystery
  • Quiet Japanese Drama
  • Philosophical Ambiguity
  • Uncanny Valley Feelings
  • Interconnected Fates

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Pierre Földes
Written by
Pierre Földes
Produced by
Joost de Vries, Pierre Baussaron, Kim McCraw
Music by
Pierre Földes

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Facts

February 24, 2023 · 1 h 45 min · Animation, Drama, Science Fiction

Released
February 24, 2023
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Genres
Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
Original language
French
Made in
Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Budget
$7 million
Available in
116 countries

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

In the United States, Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 110 other countries.

Is Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 69).

Can I half-watch Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for philosophical.

Will Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman in English?

French

No, it was made in French.