The Catch

A young man tries to overcome the hostility of his girlfriend's father, a tuna fisherman, by getting the father to teach him the trade's secrets.

Directed by Shinji Sōmai, The Catch leans on a strong ensemble — Ken Ogata, Masako Natsume, Koichi Sato — 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 drama titles of 1983.