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Release Year2024
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes6
DirectorNobuhiro Yamashita
WritersYumeka Nakata
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsSwimming in a Sand Pool
About Swimming in a Sand Pool
It's summer vacation, but two high schoolers have been instructed to clean the (empty) swimming pool. As they sweep the pool, they initially discuss school life, love and makeup. But it isn't long before their worries begin to overflow and their thoughts intersect.
Directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, Swimming in a Sand Pool leans on a strong ensemble — Saki Hamao, Reia Nakayoshi, Mikuri Kiyoya — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2024.
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