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Release Year1991
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance, Comedy
Votes225
DirectorTakeshi Kitano
WritersTakeshi Kitano
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Scene at the Sea
About A Scene at the Sea
A deaf garbage collector happens upon a broken and discarded surfboard. The discovery plants in him dreams of becoming a surf champion. Encouraged by his also deaf girlfriend, he persists against all odds.
Directed by Takeshi Kitano, A Scene at the Sea leans on a strong ensemble — Claude Maki, Hiroko Oshima, Sabu Kawahara — 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 1991.
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