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Dreams on Fire

2021Movie2 h 3 min

DramaMusic
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%–

A tense, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · friends night · pure escapism

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Story

Fleeing to Tokyo with the hopes that she can fulfil her dream of becoming a dancer, Yume is met with the harsh reality that success isn’t something that comes quickly or easily. Whilst juggling her job as a hostess in Tokyo’s red-light district, Yume throws herself headfirst into studying the artform and integrating herself into the underground dance community.

Feels like

  • Dance Culture
  • Tokyo Nightlife
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Perseverance
  • Cultural Immersion
  • Underground Scene
  • Character-Driven
  • Inspirational
  • Emotional Journey

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Philippe McKie
Written by
Philippe McKie
Produced by
Michelle Leblanc, Philippe McKie

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Facts

March 6, 2021 · 2 h 3 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
March 6, 2021
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Canada, Japan
Available in
39 countries

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Questions about Dreams on Fire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dreams on Fire worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is Dreams on Fire in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.