Island of Dreams
夢の島
Synopsis
A case-hardened cop is pitted against a young eco-terrorist. The title "island" is an artificial construct in Tokyo Bay, a mountain of garbage, a by-product of Japan’s economic boom years. The film’s protagonist Alan works there, almost buried under society’s detritus; his growing obsession with the search for “what has been lost” turns him into a "dangerous" activist. He targets the industrialist Wada, whose chemical factory secretly discharges toxic waste into the environment. But the cop Terayama, who thought he’d seen it all, starts researching eco-activism and soon suspects the haunted, taciturn young man he’s encountered in the neighborhood.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tetsuichirô Tsuta
- Screenplay & Story
- Tetsuichirô Tsuta
- Original Title
- 夢の島
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Nikoniko Film
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What is Island of Dreams about?
A case-hardened cop is pitted against a young eco-terrorist. The title "island" is an artificial construct in Tokyo Bay, a mountain of garbage, a by-product of Japan’s economic boom years. The film’s protagonist Alan works there, almost buried under society’s detritus; his growing obsession with the search for “what has been lost” turns him into a "dangerous" activist. He targets the industrialist Wada, whose chemical factory secretly discharges toxic waste into the environment. But the cop Terayama, who thought he’d seen it all, starts researching eco-activism and soon suspects the haunted, taciturn young man he’s encountered in the neighborhood.
Who directed Island of Dreams?
Island of Dreams was directed by Tetsuichirô Tsuta.
Who stars in Island of Dreams?
The principal cast of Island of Dreams includes Makoto Adachi, Toshio Andou, Kakeru Hirasawa, Shigetaki Katayama, Ren Kido.
When was Island of Dreams released and how long is it?
Island of Dreams was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.