Overview
In 2015, Tsai Ming-Liang was once again invited by the Hong Kong International Film Festival to make the opening short film. This time, he selected Shibuya station in Tokyo as his main filming location and invited the famous Japanese actor Masanobu Ando to appear alongside Lee Kang-Sheng. They sleep separately at a capsule hotel and cleanse themselves at a public bath. Their fatigued bodies yearn for sleep but restless minds keep them for falling asleep. "No No Sleep" won the Best Director Award at the Taipei Film Festival.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed No No Sleep?
No No Sleep was directed by Tsai Ming-liang.
Where was No No Sleep produced?
It was produced by companies including Hong Kong International Film Festival Society, Homegreen Films, Youku in Hong Kong, Taiwan.
No No Sleep Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of No No Sleep wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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