Sleepless Oedo (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film
Released in 1993, Sleepless Oedo is a fantasy, drama, animation and history film directed by Koichi Chigira, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. We are now in the early 18th century, the Kyouhou era, when the merchant culture was flourishing. In Yoshiwara, the red light district of Edo, there is a popular courtesan with good looks and character, called Usugumo. She in fact is a daughter of a Christianized prostitute and Tokugawa Yoshimune (who was a real historical character and the 8th Shogun of Japan), but the power struggle in these times doesn't allow her to be with her father. Her fate is about to change when she meets the blond haired thief, Kikunosuke. With Kikunosuke, a doctor named Aoto Touichirou, who uses the yet unfamiliar Western medicine, and her pet cat, Kotetsu, Usugumo forms a thief group, the Kikugumi. In the meanwhile, a member of a mysterious group appears, aiming for Usugumo...
Who’s in it. Sleepless Oedo stars Noriko Hidaka as Usugumo, Koichi Yamadera as Bentenyama, Kikunosuke, Nobuaki Fukuda as Shigeyoshi and Daiki Nakamura as Kawarabanya, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sleepless Oedo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleepless Oedo tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sleepless Oedo (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sleepless Oedo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sleepless Oedo?
- Sleepless Oedo stars Noriko Hidaka, Koichi Yamadera, Nobuaki Fukuda, Daiki Nakamura and Akimasa Oomori.