The Limit of Sleeping Beauty (2017)

★ 5.4 1h 29m IMDb
Drama

Aki is an unsuccessful 29-year-old actress who eventually became a magician's assistant. While pretending to be hypnotised on the stage, Aki finds the boundary between reality and illusion becoming increasingly vague. For Aki, the only beautiful memory she has was the time spent with her lover Kaito.

The Limit of Sleeping Beauty

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Cast

Yuki Sakurai
Yuki Sakurai as Aki Oria Age 39 · Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan Yuki Sakurai is an actress, known for Where Florence Sleeps (2016), Tag (2015) and The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window (2021)..
Nino Furuhata
Nino Furuhata as Butch Age 35 · Paris, France
Ippei Sasaki
Ippei Sasaki as Ryu Goto Age 47 · Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Ippei Sasaki is an actor who hails from Shizuoka Prefecture. Sasaki's journey in the world of acting began in 2015 when he made his mark in the Japanese TV drama Majisuka Gakuen 5. His talent and ded...
Junko Abe
Junko Abe as Maria Age 32 · Osaka, Japan Junko Abe formerly known by her stage name Jun Yoshinaga, is a Japanese actress and model..
Masayuki Shida
Masayuki Shida as Director Bito Age 62 · Japan
Tomoki Kimura
Tomoki Kimura as Fukusan Age 47 · Kazuno, Akita, Japan
Director Ken Ninomiya
Cast Yuki Sakurai, Nino Furuhata, Ippei Sasaki, Masato Shinkawa, Junko Abe, Masayuki Shida, Tomoki Kimura, Chiaki Kawamo, Asuma, Ryo Narita

Audience Reviews

Alunauwie 10/10 Sep 23, 2025
The Limit of Sleeping Beauty masterfully blends reality, memory, and hallucination to portray Aki’s descent into schizophrenia and identity confusion, demanding full focus from viewers. Yuki Sakurai delivers a mesmerizing performance, embodying the emotional chaos and vulnerability of her character with striking authenticity. With its surreal visuals, artistic direction, and emotionally charged scenes, the film transcends psychological drama into an evocative cinematic experience.

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