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Release Year1986
Runtime1h 21m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy, Mystery, Comedy
Votes14
DirectorKaizo Hayashi
WritersKaizo Hayashi
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTo Sleep So as to Dream
About To Sleep So as to Dream
An aging silent film actress hires a private eye and his wacky but helpful assistant to track down her missing daughter, Bellflower. The two follow a succession of bizarre, obscure clues, until they track down the location of the kidnappers and the daughter.
Directed by Kaizo Hayashi, To Sleep So as to Dream leans on a strong ensemble — Shiro Sano, Moe Kamura, Fujiko Fukamizu — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 1986.
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