Village of Dreams

Village of Dreams (絵の中のぼくの村) is a 1996 Japanese drama film directed by Yōichi Higashi. It is the story of two Japanese twin brothers growing up in post-war rural Japan. The film won the Silver Bear for an outstanding single achievement at the 46th Berlin International Film Festival.

Cast

 * Mieko Harada as Mizue Tashima (mother)
 * Keigo Matsuyama as Seizo Tashima
 * Shogo Matsuyama as Yukihiko Tashima
 * Kyozo Nagatsuka as Kenzo Tashima (father)
 * Kaneko Iwasaki as Toshie
 * Hosei Komatsu as Grandfather
 * Tokuko Sugiyama as Grandmother
 * Koichi Ueda as Iwata, Principal

Reception
In 1996, the film received the Grand Prix for Best Film at Film Fest Gent.