Dreams of Desire
1981, English. Directed by Norbert Meisel.
A married man with an unsatisfying sex life repeatedly dreams of making love to a mysterious Chinese woman somewhere in Hong Kong. Obsessed, the man and his wife head to Hong Kong where he encounters the woman from his dreams - who is, in reality, a prostitute.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 1 March 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norbert Meisel, Nancy Kwan
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How long is Dreams of Desire?
Dreams of Desire runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Dreams of Desire is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dreams of Desire on?
Dreams of Desire isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 March 1981. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dreams of Desire?
If you liked Dreams of Desire, try How to Please a Woman, Strictly Sexual, Night Owls.
Who directed Dreams of Desire?
Dreams of Desire (1981) was directed by Norbert Meisel and stars Matt Greene, Xenia Loba, Nona Jane Lim.