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Release Year2018
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorDaishi Matsunaga
WritersDaishi Matsunaga
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHanalei Bay
About Hanalei Bay
A single mother receives a phone call saying her son had died from a shark attack in Hanalei Bay, Hawaii, where she now visits annually on her son’s death anniversary. One day, she meets two young Japanese surfers who tell her about a young Japanese surfer with one leg.
Directed by Daishi Matsunaga, Hanalei Bay leans on a strong ensemble — Yoh Yoshida, Reo Sano, Nijiro Murakami — 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 2018.
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