Yume Monogatari: The Living Dragon (HKAFF)
夢物語 (HKAFF)
- Released
- 06 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 79 min
- Original title
- 夢物語 The Living Dragon
- Language
- ja
The verdict
There are not yet enough audience votes to give this a reliable score. It is playing 1 time at 1 cinema across 1 district, from HK$100. The cheapest seat is at Broadway Cinematheque in Yau Ma Tei, HK$100. 79 minutes.
What it is about
Celebrating the enduring spirit of legendary action star Yasuaki Kurata, this anthology weaves three stories of resilience and dreams. A veteran stunt performer confronts his lifelong dreams in one final audition; a timid office worker discovers her inner strength through surreal encounters with an action star; and an 80-year-old man mysteriously awakens in 1973 Hong Kong on an impossible historic mission. Featuring a special appearance by Sammo Hung, this stirring tribute honours dreamers of all ages.
What to expect
Three directors — Kenji Tanigaki, Koichi Sakamoto, and Yuji Shimomura — each take a segment of this 79-minute Japanese-language anthology built around Yasuaki Kurata. Sammo Hung appears in a supporting role. The movie plays once at HKAFF on October 6, 2026, with English subtitles. No certificate is listed. The stories lean into sentiment and light fantasy rather than extended fight choreography, so anyone turning up purely for the action pedigree should expect a quieter, more reflective tribute.
Cast
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Yasuaki Kurata
-
Seiji Takaiwa
-
Fumi Taniguchi
-
Masaya Kato
-
Rina Takeda
- Sammo Hung
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Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Crew
- Director Kenji Tanigaki
- Director Koichi Sakamoto
- Director Yuji Shimomura
- Screenplay Kenji Tanigaki
- Screenplay Koichi Sakamoto
- Screenplay Yuji Shimomura
Where to watch it
1 screening at 1 cinema over the next week, from HK$100.
| Cinema | District | Formats | Screenings | Next | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Cinematheque | Yau Ma Tei | — | 1 | Thu 19:40 | HK$100 cheapest |
Prices and times are as published by the cinemas and can change. Cinema names link through to the full timetable and booking.
Common questions
- How long is the movie?
- 79 minutes.
- What language and subtitles?
- Japanese dialogue with English subtitles.
- Is there a Hong Kong rating?
- No certificate has been announced yet.
- Is this a regular release?
- No, it is a single screening at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival on October 6, 2026. Check the festival schedule for venue and tickets.