‘A Dobugawa Dream’: After Loss Are Echoes of Hope and Pain

A young man deals with a friend’s suicide in Asato Watanabe’s debut film.
‘A Dobugawa Dream’: After Loss Are Echoes of Hope and Pain
Tatsumi (Yuwa Kitagaki), in “A Dobugawa Dream.” GJW+
Ian Kane
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NR | 1h 22m | Drama | 2018

Few films confront the raw aftermath of suicide—the hollow ache it leaves behind and the unspoken struggles of those left to grapple with its weight. Nadine Croker’s “Continue” (2024) courageously wades into these murky waters, offering an unflinching depiction of healing and resilience. Joining its ranks is Asato Watanabe’s indie debut, “A Dobugawa Dream,” which takes a more imaginative, yet similarly personal, approach to the same subject.
Ian Kane
Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.