Dreams
May 11 1990
•2h 59m
•Fantasy, Drama
A collection of magical tales based upon the actual dreams of director Akira Kurosawa.
Cast
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Akira Terao
I
Mitsuko Baisho
Mother of 'I'
Toshie Negishi
Mother carrying child
Mieko Harada
The Snow Fairy
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