Sleep with Your Eyes Open (2024)

Other name: 垂覺時眼睛睜開, 垂觉时眼睛睁开, Chui Jue Shi Yan Jing Zheng Kai, Chui Chveh Shih Yen Ching Cheng Kai, Do Fish Sleep With Their Eyes Open?

Description:

Sleep with Your Eyes Open follows Kai, a young woman from Taiwan, as she seeks a restorative holiday in a vibrant coastal city in Brazil after suffering a broken heart. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Fu Ang, a potential friend who mysteriously disappears, prompting Kai to search for him.

During her quest, Kai uncovers a compelling narrative: the untold story of Xiao Xin and a group of Chinese workers living within a towering skyscraper. As the hot, slow summer progresses, Kai finds her own experiences strangely mirroring Xiao Xin's story. This profound discovery allows delicate, unseen bonds to grow, connecting Kai to the past and shedding light on themes of identity and human connection. This poignant drama, a coproduction with Argentina, Brazil, and Germany, premiered at festivals on February 17, 2024.

Duration: 1 hr. 37 min.

Director: Nele Wohlatz

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2024

Genre:Comedy; Drama