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Fantasy comedy

To Sleep So as to Dream (1986): Cast

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To Sleep So as to Dream is a 1986 fantasy comedy directed by Kaizo Hayashi, starring Moe Kamura as Bellflower, Shirô Sano and Akira Ōizumi. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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To Sleep So as to Dream (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Kaizo Hayashi
Genres
Comedy , Fantasy , Mystery
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is To Sleep So as to Dream About?

The premise of To Sleep So as to Dream without spoilers.

An aging silent‑film star enlists a hard‑boiled private detective and his eccentric yet resourceful sidekick to locate her missing daughter, Bellflower. As they pursue a trail of strange, cryptic clues, the duo uncovers a web of odd characters and hidden locations, ultimately confronting the kidnappers and rescuing Bellflower.

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Cast & crew

To Sleep So as to Dream Cast & Characters

Moe Kamura leads the cast as Bellflower, with Shirô Sano as Detective Uozuka and Akira Ōizumi as Magician. Directed by Kaizo Hayashi; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kaizo Hayashi

More films directed by Kaizo Hayashi, best-rated first: Waga jinsei saiaku no toki, BOLT, Cat’s Eye and The Trap.

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Details

To Sleep So as to Dream Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Yumemiru yôni nemuritai” and “Sleep To Dream”.

Also known as
  • Yumemiru yôni nemuritai
  • Sleep To Dream
  • Yume miruyoni nemuritai
  • 愿睡如梦
  • 꿈꾸는 것처럼 잠들고 싶다
  • 願睡如夢

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To Sleep So as to Dream FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of To Sleep So as to Dream, each answered in a sentence.

How long is To Sleep So as to Dream?

To Sleep So as to Dream runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was To Sleep So as to Dream released?

To Sleep So as to Dream was released on May 18, 1986.

Who directed To Sleep So as to Dream?

To Sleep So as to Dream was directed by Kaizo Hayashi.

More films by Kaizo Hayashi

Who is in the cast of To Sleep So as to Dream?

To Sleep So as to Dream stars Moe Kamura as Bellflower, Shirô Sano as Detective Uozuka and Akira Ōizumi as Magician, among 13 credited actors.

Does To Sleep So as to Dream have a post-credit scene?

No. To Sleep So as to Dream has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is To Sleep So as to Dream in?

The original language of To Sleep So as to Dream is Japanese.

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