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Release Year2017
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorKaze Shindo
WritersKenichiro Isoda
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsSound of Waves
About Sound of Waves
Umi’s hearing is so sensitive that even notes played slightly out-of-tune give her a headache. Violinist Yuko arrives from Tokyo to play a concert on Umi’s small island near Okinawa, and gradually befriends the girl. Both struggle with friendships and family relationships, but are brought together by music.
Directed by Kaze Shindo, Sound of Waves leans on a strong ensemble — Aoi Ito, Sakura Ando, Minoru Kinjo — 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 2017.
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