Asleep (2015): Cast
Asleep is a 2015 romantic drama directed by Shingo Wakagi, starring Sakura Ando as Terako, Arata Iura and Aya Takeko. It is partly based on Asleep by Banana Yoshimoto and Michael Emmerich. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Shingo Wakagi
- Original language
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Japanese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Asleep About?
The premise of Asleep without spoilers, adapted from Asleep by Banana Yoshimoto and Michael Emmerich.
Terako is a jobless young woman involved in an affair with a married man, Iwanaga, whose wife is in a coma. Following the suicide of a friend, Terako begins to sleep almost constantly, only waking when Iwanaga contacts her. The unusual relationship and circumstances create a melancholic and introspective atmosphere as Terako drifts through her days.
Asleep Cast & Characters
Sakura Ando leads the cast as Terako, with Arata Iura as Iwanaga and Aya Takeko as Iwanaga's wife. Directed by Shingo Wakagi; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shingo Wakagi
- Sakura Ando as Terako
- Arata Iura as Iwanaga
- Aya Takeko as Iwanaga's wife
- Mitsuki Tanimura as Shiori
Also Starring in Asleep
· 3 more- Maki Izawa Shiori's mother
- Guama Girl at the park
- Yoshiaki Takahashi Shiori's ex-boyfriend
Asleep Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Shirakawayofune” and “Shirakawa yofune”.
- Also known as
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- Shirakawayofune
- Shirakawa yofune
- 어슬립
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Asleep FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Asleep, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Asleep?
Asleep runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Asleep released?
Asleep was released on April 25, 2015.
Who directed Asleep?
Asleep was directed by Shingo Wakagi.
Who is in the cast of Asleep?
Asleep stars Sakura Ando as Terako, Arata Iura as Iwanaga and Aya Takeko as Iwanaga's wife, among 7 credited actors.
Is Asleep based on a book?
Yes. Asleep is partly adapted from Asleep by Banana Yoshimoto and Michael Emmerich.
Does Asleep have a post-credit scene?
No. Asleep has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Asleep in?
The original language of Asleep is Japanese.
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