花嫁の寝言 (1933): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1933, 花嫁の寝言 is a comedia film directed by Heinosuke Gosho, running about 57 minutes.

What it’s about. This pair of gentle yet witty and inventive comedies from the director of The Neighbour's Wife and Mine typify both the formal experimentation of early Japanese sound cinema and the social milieux that Shochiku tended to depict. 'Virtually plotless, and feeling more like comic sketches than fully developed stories,' writes Arthur Nolletti, Jr, 'these light comedies, or farces, take a wholly trivial matter (often a socially embarrassing situation) and use it as a springboard for a succession of gags.' Much of the films' distinction comes from the wit of Gosho's direction, the imaginative use of the new sound technology and the charm of the acting, particularly of the heroines (Kinuyo Tanaka in Bride; Hiroko Kawasaki in Groom). Yet in both films, Gosho finds room for some shrewd observation of character and environment, subtly exploring the values and assumptions of the suburban petit bourgeoisie.

Who’s in it. 花嫁の寝言 stars Kinuyo Tanaka as Haruko, bride, Chōko Iida as Neighbor, Tatsuo Saitō as Saida and Tokuji Kobayashi as Komura, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 花嫁の寝言 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 花嫁の寝言 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parásitos, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.