Village of Dreams explained

is a 1996 Japanese drama film directed by Yōichi Higashi. It is the story of two Japanese twin brothers growing up in post-war rural Japan. The film won the Silver Bear for an outstanding single achievement at the 46th Berlin International Film Festival.^[1]

Cast

• Mieko Harada as Mizue Tashima (mother)
• Keigo Matsuyama as Seizo Tashima
• Shogo Matsuyama as Yukihiko Tashima
• Kyozo Nagatsuka as Kenzo Tashima (father)
• Kaneko Iwasaki as Toshie
• Hosei Komatsu as Grandfather
• Tokuko Sugiyama as Grandmother
• Koichi Ueda as Iwata, Principal

Reception

In 1996, the film received the Grand Prix for Best Film at Film Fest Gent.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Berlinale: 1996 Prize Winners . 2012-01-01 . berlinale.de.