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Wakeful Nights DVD
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Japanese
English
DVD-9
1 - North America
18+
110 min
2005
16:9
COLOR
Image Gallery, Program Notes, Theatrical Trailers, Karaoke, Additional Songs, Deleted Scenes
Masahiko Makino
Ramo Nakajima, Sumio Omori
Akira Tanaka, Houka Kinoshita, Yoshino Kimura
Contains Adult Situations and Language, Disgusting Puns, Sick Jokes, Filthy Karaoke, and a Traumatized Manta Ray
© Kouwa International Co., Ltd.

The comedy so funny... you'll laugh yourself to death!

Winner of the 2007 Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actress and the 2007 Kinema Junpo Award for Best Supporting Actor, WAKEFUL NIGHTS is a classy comedy set in the world of Rakugo (traditional Japanese Comic Storytelling) -- or at least it would be if it wasn't full of unbelievably raunchy jokes and stories!

When a dying patriarch's last wishes are entirely misunderstood, it sets in motion a torrent of hysterical reminiscences as the remaining family members and apprentices celebrate the lives of the dead in a series of WAKEFUL NIGHTS.

In the tradition of “TAMPOPO” and “THE FUNERAL”, Wakeful Nights commemorates 100 years of Japanese filmmaking (started by Director Makino's grandfather!)

Note: this film is really, really funny. However, it contains stories and songs that are really, really, really dirty. AnimEigo suggests you not consume hot beverages while watching this film, as there are multiple “spit takes”. Furthermore, please clear an area in front of your chair to provide room for emergency convulsive laughter. AnimEigo disclaims all responsibility for deaths or injuries suffered during the viewing of this film.

  • A classy Japanese comedy that just happens to involve non-stop incredibly dirty jokes.
  • No one will be seated during the sexy Geisha song competition scene!
  • Commemorates 100 years of Japanese filmmaking, begun by Director Makino's grandfather.
"...charmed me with is quirky and bizarre sense of humor, all painted atop a sensitive and reflective core that concentrates on the real meaningfulness of death" -- DVD Talk
"...riotously funny, especially in the portion relating the amorous incident with a manta-ray" -- DreamLogic
"...the totally surprising and foul dichotomy of suit-clad mourners recalling some of the smuttiest stories recorded in cinematic history makes 'Wakeful Nights' a hilarious surprise.." -- Mecha Mecha Mecha
"If you want a taste of crazy Japanese comedy Wakeful Nights might be a good bet!" -- CineGeek
"It's hard not to appreciate a DVD that comes with the warning: 'Contains adult situations and language, disgusting puns, sick jokes, filthy karaoke, and a traumatized Manta Ray.'" -- Comic Mix
"All I can say is that I hope those who come to my wake will maybe have a juicy memory of me. What true adult fun this is" -- Anime Radius