To Sleep So as to Dream
1986, Japanese. Directed by Kaizo Hayashi.
An aging silent film actress hires a private eye and his wacky but helpful assistant to track down her missing daughter, Bellflower. The two follow a succession of bizarre, obscure clues, until they track down the location of the kidnappers and the daughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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To Sleep So as to Dream is streaming on ARROW in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kaizo HayashiDirector
- Shiro SanoDetective Uozuka
- Moe KamuraBellflower
- Fujiko FukamizuSakura Tsukishima
- Shunsui MatsudaAkagaki
- Yoshio YoshidaMatsunosuke
- Akira ŌizumiMagician
- Morio AgataMagician
- Kazunari OzasaMagician
- Kenji EndoMan at Candy Store
- Baiken JukkanjiConveyor Belt Shop
- Kyōko KusajimaOld Lady in the Comb Shop
- Tatsuo NakamotoWhite Mask
Details
- Released
- 18 May 1986
- Original title
- 夢みるように眠りたい
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kaizo Hayashi
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How long is To Sleep So as to Dream?
To Sleep So as to Dream runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does To Sleep So as to Dream have a post-credits scene?
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To Sleep So as to Dream parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is To Sleep So as to Dream on?
To Sleep So as to Dream is streaming on ARROW in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like To Sleep So as to Dream?
If you liked To Sleep So as to Dream, try Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster, Topper Returns, Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost.
Who directed To Sleep So as to Dream?
To Sleep So as to Dream (1986) was directed by Kaizo Hayashi and stars Shiro Sano, Moe Kamura, Fujiko Fukamizu.