Every-Night Dreams

Every-Night Dreams

1933 · 64 min · JA · 7.2 (18 votes)
Dir. Mikio Naruse · Starring Sumiko Kurishima, Tatsuo Saitō, Teruko Kojima, Jun Arai, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Takeshi Sakamoto · Music Masao Koga
Drama

In the formally ravishing Every-Night Dreams, set in the dockside neighborhoods of Tokyo, a single mother works tirelessly as a Ginza bar hostess to ensure a better life for her young son—until her long-lost husband returns.

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A visually striking, deeply emotional journey about a mother's sacrifices. Its silent, black-and-white aesthetic amplifies the profound sense of longing and quiet desperation, creating a poignant, melancholic atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll.

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