Yumeji

1991·Movie
2h 8min
72
GoodGoodWatch score

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Yumeji fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, a real life story, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Following the life of Japanese artist and poet Yumeji Takehisa through the imagining of an encounter with a beautiful widow with a dark past.
Japanese ArthouseHistorical DramaBiographical FictionMelancholy RomanceArtistic & PoeticIntriguing MysterySlow BurnPsychological DepthVisually Stylish

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Yumeji

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yumeji legally?

Yumeji is included with a subscription to ARROW in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Yumeji worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Yumeji?

2 h 8 min

Yumeji runs 2 h 8 min.

Is Yumeji based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Yumeji in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Yumeji?

6CAFRGBIEJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Yumeji in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Yumeji use?

Delicate and SicklyWhite StallionThe RivalImpairment ShotLove TriangleSurrealismFanservice ExtraOld-Fashioned Rowboat DateIncurable Cough of DeathThematic SeriesDriven to SuicideOne-Woman Wailand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Yumeji, including Delicate and Sickly, White Stallion, The Rival.

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