
Sleeping Village
Feb 02, 2019 · 1h 36m
Director
Reika Kamata, Jun'ichi SaitoOverview
In 1961, a spectacular criminal case shocks Japan: at what became known as the “Nabari Poison Wine” incident, five people lose their lives at a village social gathering. One of the attendants, Masaru OKUNISHI, is made out as the main suspect. Rumor has it that he wanted to kill his wife and his lover in order to end his extra-marital affair. After being questioned by the police for days, he signs a confession, only to withdraw it soon afterwards. Nonetheless, he is sentenced to death and all pleas for a retrial are denied.
Cast of Sleeping Village
Crew of Sleeping Village
About Sleeping Village
What is Sleeping Village about?
In 1961, a spectacular criminal case shocks Japan: at what became known as the “Nabari Poison Wine” incident, five people lose their lives at a village social gathering. One of the attendants, Masaru OKUNISHI, is made out as the main suspect. Rumor has it that he wanted to kill his wife and his lover in order to end his extra-marital affair. After being questioned by the police for days, he…
When was Sleeping Village released?
Sleeping Village was released on February 2, 2019.
How long is Sleeping Village?
Sleeping Village runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Who directed Sleeping Village?
Sleeping Village was directed by Reika Kamata and Jun'ichi Saito.
Who is in the cast of Sleeping Village?
The cast of Sleeping Village includes Tatsuya Nakadai (Narrator (voice)).


