
Dream Island Girl
Drama · TV Movie · Romance
Overview
A boy rescues a girl who has collapsed in a river, from their exchanges and memories a tale of loneliness and meaningful connection gradually unfolds.
Top Cast


Sachiyo Nakao
Sachiyo Nakao
Sayori Kikuchi
Sachiyo Nakao
Sayori Kikuchi


Kenji Yokokura
Kenji Yokokura
Ken
Kenji Yokokura
Ken
Kazuki Tomokawa
Kazuki Tomokawa
Ken's wandering friend
Kazuki Tomokawa
Ken's wandering friend


Akira Wakabayashi
Akira Wakabayashi
Adult Man
Akira Wakabayashi
Adult Man


Toyo Kikuchi
Toyo Kikuchi
Sayori's Grandmother
Toyo Kikuchi
Sayori's Grandmother
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