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Dreams for Sale

2012Movie2 h 17 min

CrimeDrama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–35%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

After losing their restaurant in a fire, a husband and wife come up with a strange plan to rebuild their shattered finances: marrying the husband off to a series of lonely women and defrauding them.

Feels like

  • Gritty Japanese Drama
  • Marriage Fraud Thriller
  • Toxic Relationship Study
  • Social Realism
  • Darkly Comedic Crime
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Economic Desperation
  • Intimate Psychological Portrait

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Miwa Nishikawa
Written by
Miwa Nishikawa
Produced by
Kosuke Oshida, Hiroko Matsuda, Asako Nishikawa

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 8, 2012 · 2 h 17 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 8, 2012
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Dreams for Sale?"

Questions about Dreams for Sale

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dreams for Sale?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Dreams for Sale worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Dreams for Sale plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Dreams for Sale in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.