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Call for Dreams

  • 2018
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
306
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Akila Kawamura, Takanori Kawaharada, Chiaki Horita, Tsuneyoshi Ichihara, and Olga Kurkulina in Call for Dreams (2018)
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In a rain swept Tokyo, Eko complicates her life by publishing a 'Call For Dreams' ad in a newspaper. As strangers leave descriptions of dreams on her answering machine, a parallel police inv... Read allIn a rain swept Tokyo, Eko complicates her life by publishing a 'Call For Dreams' ad in a newspaper. As strangers leave descriptions of dreams on her answering machine, a parallel police investigation of a murder in Tel Aviv unfolds.In a rain swept Tokyo, Eko complicates her life by publishing a 'Call For Dreams' ad in a newspaper. As strangers leave descriptions of dreams on her answering machine, a parallel police investigation of a murder in Tel Aviv unfolds.

  • Director
    • Ran Slavin
  • Writer
    • Ran Slavin
  • Stars
    • Chiaki Horita
    • Tsuneyoshi Ichihara
    • Takanori Kawaharada
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    306
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    • Director
      • Ran Slavin
    • Writer
      • Ran Slavin
    • Stars
      • Chiaki Horita
      • Tsuneyoshi Ichihara
      • Takanori Kawaharada
    • 35User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Chiaki Horita
    • Hostess
    Tsuneyoshi Ichihara
    • Host
    Takanori Kawaharada
    • A neighbour
    Akila Kawamura
    • Ramen Maker
    Olga Kurkulina
    • Olga
    Yehezkel Lazarov
    Yehezkel Lazarov
    • Ruven
    Oleg Levin
    Oleg Levin
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    Harue Masuda
    • Minori
    Yuval Robichek
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    • Eko
    • Director
      • Ran Slavin
    • Writer
      • Ran Slavin
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    MayhemFilmKreations

    Dreamers can be psychotic

    Beautifully shot in Tokyo, Japan 'A Call for Dreams' is a psychological intriguing thriller. I enjoyed this film. A total trip out. I definitely can't wait to see more work from Ran Slavin! Cheers to the cast and crew!
    9jen-696-345248

    Incredibly Beautiful and Intriguing

    This is a finely crafted film. The imagery alone holds my attention and the concept is intriguing. The director, Ran Slavin, put out a call on social media for "dreams" and he used the stories he received as the basis for this film. He pulls it off beautifully. Gorgeous cinematography on every. single. shot. Call for Dreams is a sensory experience for the viewer. This is quality indie film making!
    9alanakmd

    Wow!

    This film was recommended to me by a friends, and I'm so glad I decided to watch it! Was a visually gorgeous film! The acting was flawless. The concept unique and intriguing. Big congrats to the filmmakers. Will be keeping my eye out for more of their work!
    thejhorton

    Surrealist voyage through dreams

    Wonderfully shot this surrealist voyage through the mind is a great trip through two distinct worlds as Eko takes us through other people's dreams. The thriller elements work well and are very suspenseful. There's a a lot to love in this movie. Wonderful effort.
    9lbruhnca

    Edgy - visually, and mentally entertaining

    I enjoyed getting a glimpse into the life of Japanese people living in Tokyo while being drawn into this psychological story. It's one of those films that makes you think. The director did a great job depicting the unsettling atmospheres of the drama and suspense throughout the film. What's real, what's a dream, what are you looking for, what's going to happen next, are all thoughts I had throughout this film.

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    • Trivia
      For the film Call For Dreams director Ran Slavin advertised an ad on social networks asking strangers to send him their dreams to base his film on.
    • Goofs
      The horse dream scene was shot in underground 60 meter deep tunnels for 14 hours.

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    • Release date
      • September 28, 2018 (Israel)
    • Countries of origin
      • Israel
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
      • Hebrew
      • Russian
    • Filming locations
      • Tokyo, Japan
    • Production companies
      • Nocturnal Rainbow Films
      • Plan B Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 23m(83 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR

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