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2012

Yume uru futari

Dreams for Sale

夢売るふたり

(c)“Yumeuru Futari” Film Partners

(c)“Yumeuru Futari” Film Partners

(c)“Yumeuru Futari” Film Partners

(c)“Yumeuru Futari” Film Partners

Release Date
September, 8th, 2012
Running Time
137 min
Genre
Drama , Feature
Color
Color
Screening Format
35mm
Screen Size
American Vista (1:1.85)
Sound Processing
Dolby Digital
Subtitle
English

[ Directed by ]

[ Produced by ]

[ Cast ]

[ Staff ]

[ Production Company ]

"Dreams for Sale" Film Partners

[ Distributor (Japan) ]

Asmik Ace Entertainment

[ Production Studio ]

OFFICE SHIROUS

[ Story ]

An richly evocative drama about a couple who lose everything in a fire and attempt to make a fresh start by swindling others. Its director is Nishikawa Miwa, whose SWAY and Dear Doctor were screened at numerous film festivals around the world.
Married couple Satoko (Matsu Takako) and Kanya (Abe Sadawo) run a small eatery in a corner of Tokyo, but on the 5th anniversary of its opening, a fire starts in the kitchen and burns the place to a cinder. In desperate need of cash, Satoko and Kanya embark on a marriage scam in an attempt to put their lives back on track.

[ Official Site ]

http://yumeuru.asmik-ace.co.jp

[ Premiere ]

World Premiere: 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, Special Presentation

[ Film Festivals, Awards ]

2012 Vancouver International Film Festival, the Dragons & Tigers series
2012 Chicago International Film Festival, World Cinema
2012 BFI London Film Festival, Journey

[ Contact (International) ]

For further contact details, please contact UNIJAPAN -> [ Contact ]

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