A Dobugawa Dream

Since the suicide of his classmate a few years before, a young man named Tatsumi stays shut inside his parent’s house, refusing to leave his room and stuck in a limbo of confusion and grief. One day, something breaks inside him and he starts to run. He runs non-stop, as if something has awoken inside of him. His then finds himself wandering around the streets, searching for where to go. While searching, he comes across a strange funeral service, full of vagrants and drunkards. There he meets a vagrant named Tsuchiro and the two form a close bond.

Directed by Asato Watanabe, A Dobugawa Dream leans on a strong ensemble — Yuwa Kitagaki, Takahiro Fujita, Tatsuo Kasano — 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 comedy titles of 2018.