The Living Dragon
夢物語 The Living Dragon
Synopsis
For more than half a century, Yasuaki Kurata has been one of the most prominent and singular Japanese actors in international action cinema. After becoming a major star in Hong Kong during the Golden Age of kung fu films - appearing alongside such icons as Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Jet Li and Donnie Yen - Kurata now marks both the 60th anniversary of his acting career and his 80th birthday with an ambitious and deeply personal new project, "The Living Dragon." Structured as an anthology of three interconnected stories, the film brings together leading action directors Koichi Sakamoto, Kenji Tanigaki and Yuji Shimomura - all former members of the Kurata Action Club, who went on to earn their own fame in Japan and abroad. Moving between realism, fantasy and memory, the stories they've written for their sifu revolve around aging, unrealized dreams and the enduring spirit of those who continue to devote themselves to cinema.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Koichi Sakamoto, Yuji Shimomura, Kenji Tanigaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenji Tanigaki, Koichi Sakamoto, Yuji Shimomura
- Original Title
- 夢物語 The Living Dragon
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Koichi Sakamoto, Yuji Shimomura, Kenji Tanigaki
Kenji Tanigaki, Koichi Sakamoto, Yuji Shimomura
Department Leadership Roster
Koichi Sakamoto
Director
Yuji Shimomura
Director
Kenji Tanigaki
Director
Kenji Tanigaki
Screenplay
Koichi Sakamoto
Screenplay
Yuji Shimomura
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Living Dragon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Living Dragon about?
For more than half a century, Yasuaki Kurata has been one of the most prominent and singular Japanese actors in international action cinema. After becoming a major star in Hong Kong during the Golden Age of kung fu films - appearing alongside such icons as Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Jet Li and Donnie Yen - Kurata now marks both the 60th anniversary of his acting career and his 80th birthday with an ambitious and deeply personal new project, "The Living Dragon." Structured as an anthology of three interconnected stories, the film brings together leading action directors Koichi Sakamoto, Kenji Tanigaki and Yuji Shimomura - all former members of the Kurata Action Club, who went on to earn their own fame in Japan and abroad. Moving between realism, fantasy and memory, the stories they've written for their sifu revolve around aging, unrealized dreams and the enduring spirit of those who continue to devote themselves to cinema.
Who directed The Living Dragon?
The Living Dragon was directed by Koichi Sakamoto, Yuji Shimomura, Kenji Tanigaki.
Who stars in The Living Dragon?
The principal cast of The Living Dragon includes Yasuaki Kurata, Seiji Takaiwa, Fumi Taniguchi, Masaya Katō, Rina Takeda.
When was The Living Dragon released and how long is it?
The Living Dragon was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.