Day Dream movie poster

Day Dream

September 12, 1981 1h 50m 4.1/10 (12 votes)

Originally released in 1981. Day Dream is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Tetsuji Takechi.

Starring Kyōko Aizome, Kei Satō, and Takemi Katsushika

Synopsis

Loosely based on a 1926 short story by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, the film opens as an artist and a young woman are in a dentist's waiting room. Though he is attracted to the woman, he says nothing to her. They are later in the same examining room. When he is given an anesthetic, he begins to imagine a series of scenes in which the woman undergoes various forms of sexual abuse, including rape and torture. When the artist recovers from the anesthetic, he finds clues showing that he may not have been hallucinating.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 12, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 4.1/10 Mixed (12 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Takechi Production

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Day Dream about?

Loosely based on a 1926 short story by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, the film opens as an artist and a young woman are in a dentist's waiting room. Though he is attracted to the woman, he says nothing to h...

Who directed Day Dream?

Day Dream was directed by Tetsuji Takechi.

How long is Day Dream?

Day Dream has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was Day Dream released?

Day Dream was released on September 12, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Day Dream?

The main cast of Day Dream includes Kyōko Aizome, Kei Satō, Takemi Katsushika, Saeda Kawaguchi, Sengoro Shigeyama.