Dreaming Awake
Originally released in 2008. Dreaming Awake is a drama film. directed by Takeo Kimura.
Starring Hiroyuki Nagato, Ineko Arima, and Yoshio Inoue
Synopsis
Recently appointed dean at a film school, Kimuro Hajime develops a special concern for one of his students, Daisuke. The brash, headstrong young man is fixated on with the Second World War. He feels a sense of frustration at the irrational sacrifice of young people's lives during the war six decades earlier. Daisuke finds that he can vent his frustrations to Kimuro, who experienced the war firsthand. Kimuro's wife, Emiko, is also troubled by memories of the war. She lost a loved one in the war and has never gotten over it. And Kimuro himself also has something from the past that he has yet to face. He believes that the burden of his unresolved past will eventually be the death of him. When Daisuke's neurosis causes him to quit school, life changes for all three of them.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dreaming Awake about?
Recently appointed dean at a film school, Kimuro Hajime develops a special concern for one of his students, Daisuke. The brash, headstrong young man is fixated on with the Second World War. He feel...
Who directed Dreaming Awake?
Dreaming Awake was directed by Takeo Kimura.
How long is Dreaming Awake?
Dreaming Awake has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Dreaming Awake released?
Dreaming Awake was released on October 18, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dreaming Awake?
The main cast of Dreaming Awake includes Hiroyuki Nagato, Ineko Arima, Yoshio Inoue, Rie Miyazawa, Masatoshi Nagase.