To Sleep So as to Dream

(1986)Directed by Kaizo Hayashi81 minFantasy, Mystery, Comedy

An aging silent film actress hires a private eye and his wacky but helpful assistant to track down her missing daughter, Bellflower. The two follow a succession of bizarre, obscure clues, until they track down the location of the kidnappers and the daughter.

Shiro Sanoas Detective Uozuka
Moe Kamuraas Bellflower
Fujiko Fukamizuas Sakura Tsukishima
Shunsui Matsudaas Akagaki
Yoshio Yoshidaas Matsunosuke
Akira Ōizumias Magician
Morio Agataas Magician
Kazunari Ozasaas Magician
Kenji Endoas Man at Candy Store
BJBaiken Jukkanjias Conveyor Belt Shop
KKKyōko Kusajimaas Old Lady in the Comb Shop
Tatsuo Nakamotoas White Mask
Koji Otakeas Kobayashi