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The Dream of Russia (1992): Cast

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The Dream of Russia is a 1992 historical drama directed by Junya Satō, starring Marina Vlady as Yekaterina II - empress, Oleg Yankovskiy and Ken Ogata. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.

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The Dream of Russia (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Director
Junya Satō
Genres
Drama , History
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Dream of Russia About?

The premise of The Dream of Russia without spoilers.

Sumptuously filmed, the story follows a shipwrecked Japanese expedition that crosses the Pacific, traverses Siberia, and reaches Catherine the Great’s court in Russia. This Russo‑Japanese co‑production dramatizes a rare historic encounter, won Cannes accolades, yet despite its sweeping scope, and intrigue, it never received wide distribution.

The Dream of Russia Themes & Keywords

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  • journey
  • writer
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Dream of Russia Cast & Characters

Marina Vlady leads the cast as Yekaterina II - empress, with Oleg Yankovskiy as Kirill Gustavovich Laksman - academician and Ken Ogata as Koudayu Daikokuya - captain. Directed by Junya Satō; 31 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Dream of Russia

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More from Junya Satō

More films directed by Junya Satō: Yamato, The Silk Road, The Go Masters and Never Give Up.

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FAQ

The Dream of Russia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Dream of Russia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Dream of Russia?

The Dream of Russia runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

When was The Dream of Russia released?

The Dream of Russia was released on June 25, 1992.

Who directed The Dream of Russia?

The Dream of Russia was directed by Junya Satō.

More films by Junya Satō

Who is in the cast of The Dream of Russia?

The Dream of Russia stars Marina Vlady as Yekaterina II - empress, Oleg Yankovskiy as Kirill Gustavovich Laksman - academician and Ken Ogata as Koudayu Daikokuya - captain, among 31 credited actors.

Does The Dream of Russia have a post-credit scene?

No. The Dream of Russia has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Dream of Russia in?

The original language of The Dream of Russia is Japanese.

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