
Lonely youth Shinji meets Hatsue, a pretty pearl diver, on the beach and the two fall in love. But Shinji has a rival for Hatsue's affections, Yasuo.
Directed by Senkichi Taniguchi, The Surf leans on a strong ensemble — Akira Kubo, Sadako Sawamura, Kyoko Aoyama — 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 1954.
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