Day Dream (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1981, Day Dream is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Tetsuji Takechi, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Loosely based on a 1926 short story by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, the film opens as an artist and a young woman are in a dentist's waiting room. Though he is attracted to the woman, he says nothing to her. They are later in the same examining room. When he is given an anesthetic, he begins to imagine a series of scenes in which the woman undergoes various forms of sexual abuse, including rape and torture. When the artist recovers from the anesthetic, he finds clues showing that he may not have been hallucinating.
Who’s in it. Day Dream stars Kyōko Aizome as Woman, Kei Satō as Dentist, Takemi Katsushika as Junkichi Kurahashi and Saeda Kawaguchi as Nurse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Day Dream has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Day Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of Day Dream tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Day Dream (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Day Dream change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Day Dream worth watching?
- Day Dream holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Day Dream?
- Day Dream stars Kyōko Aizome, Kei Satō, Takemi Katsushika, Saeda Kawaguchi and Sengoro Shigeyama.
- When was Day Dream released?
- Day Dream was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.