当女人沉睡时

"When a Woman Was Sleeping" is a drama film directed by Wang Ying, starring Takeshi Kitano and Hidetoshi Nishijima. The film was released on February 27, 2016

The film tells a story full of suspense, involving young beautiful women, middle-aged and elderly men's weird love, changes in husband and wife relationships, The guilt of voyeurism and the irrepressible curiosity. In the story, the well-known writer Shimizu Kenji (played by Hidetoshi Nishijima) got a week-long vacation, and he took his wife Ling (played by Sayuri Koyamada) to check into a hotel in a seaside resort. Shimizu once became popular with his debut novel, but since then he has fallen into a trough in creation and has not been able to achieve greater glory. During this rare holiday, Qing Shui was depressed and confused about his future path. His relationship with his wife also reached an impasse, and they looked at each other silently.

On the first day, a couple who looked different from ordinary people aroused Shimizu's curiosity. At the other end of the sun-drenched swimming pool, a pair of middle-aged Sawara (Takeshi Kitano) and his youthful, beautiful and sexy lover Miki (Shiori Kutsuna) sit. Their presence fascinates Shimizu, arousing his curiosity about their secret lives.

While Women Sleep delves into the game of lust and secrets. The film reveals the desire and curiosity in human nature, as well as the secrets hidden deep in people's hearts. The protagonists are gradually drawn into a world of temptations and challenges that change their lives and relationships.