Dreaming the Reality (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1991, Dreaming the Reality is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. An expert assassin - trained since childhood to be the perfect killer - loses her memory during a mission in Thailand, and ends up in the care of a wry ex-policewoman and her boxing cohort. The equally lethal sister of the assassin pursues her, uncertain of her intentions and whether to kill her.

Who’s in it. Dreaming the Reality stars Moon Lee as Silver Fox, Sibelle Hu as Si Lan-Fa, Yukari Ôshima as Black Cat and Ben Lam as Rocky, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Dreaming the Reality has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dreaming the Reality page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dreaming the Reality tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dreaming the Reality (1991)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dreaming the Reality change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Dreaming the Reality worth watching?
Dreaming the Reality holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dreaming the Reality?
Dreaming the Reality stars Moon Lee, Sibelle Hu, Yukari Ôshima, Ben Lam and Eddy Ko.
When was Dreaming the Reality released?
Dreaming the Reality was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.