
Makoto looked up to his older brother Satoru—a skilled surfer trusted by everyone—as if he were his own father. However, after becoming involved in the death of his brother’s girlfriend, Anna, he finds he can only express himself through rebellion. Torn by uncontrollable anger and frustration, Makoto wanders aimlessly through the streets of Shibuya with his team mates. But during a brawl with a rival team, he injures the enemy leader and finds himself on the run. With nowhere to turn and at his wits’ end, Makoto, after much soul-searching, turns to his brother for help, but…
Directed by Hidehiro Ito, Dolphin Through leans on a strong ensemble — Claude Maki, Kyooko Tooyama, Michisuke Kashiwaya — 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 screen titles of 1998.
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Summoned by his dying father, Miyagi returns to his homeland of Okinawa, with Daniel, after a 40-year exile. There he must confront Yukie, the love of his youth, and Sato, his former best friend turned vengeful rival. Sato is bent on a fight to the death, even if it means the destruction of their village. Daniel finds his own love in Yukia's niece, Kumiko, and his own enemy in Sato's nephew, the vicious Chozen. Now, far away from the tournaments, cheering crowds and safety of home, Daniel will face his greatest challenge ever when the cost of honor is life itself.
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