The Dream Factory
1997, Chinese. Directed by Feng Xiaogang.
Four friends come up with an unusual idea to make some money and have fun doing it. For a small fee, they will impersonate and act out any character role for their customers. In the course of executing this novel service, they encounter a whole spectrum of people in society, finding ways to genuinely help them boost their morale and overcome their fears, while gaining unusual and new insights into the human condition.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1997
- Original title
- 甲方乙方
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Wang Gang, Feng Xiaogang
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The Dream Factory: quick answers
What comes after The Dream Factory?
Next in the series: Be There or Be Square (1998) and Sorry Baby (1999).
Is The Dream Factory worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dream Factory?
The Dream Factory runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Dream Factory have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dream Factory. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dream Factory parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Dream Factory yet.
Which OTT platform is The Dream Factory on?
The Dream Factory isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1997. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dream Factory?
If you liked The Dream Factory, try Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry, Driver's Ed, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs.
Who directed The Dream Factory?
The Dream Factory (1997) was directed by Feng Xiaogang and stars Ge You, Liu Bei, He Bing.