
Becoming the Sea
やがて海になる
Synopsis
Shuji was born on Etajima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea in the western part of Hiroshima Prefecture, and has never left the island. He has always felt responsible for his father's sudden death in the family farm, and has spent his days living at home with his mother, feeling depressed. One day, he learns on TV that his childhood friend Kazuya, who is working as a film director in Tokyo, is making a film set in his hometown of Etajima. Meanwhile, Yukie, whom they had liked in high school, is having an affair with a man who has a wife and child. Amidst the three people's mixed feelings, the shooting of the movie Kazuya is directing begins.
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- Director
- 沖正人
- Screenplay & Story
- Taichi Suzuki, 沖正人
- Original Score
- Masahiko Kurahori
- Original Title
- やがて海になる
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Kazumo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
沖正人
Taichi Suzuki, 沖正人
Masahiko Kurahori
Department Leadership Roster
沖正人
Director
Taichi Suzuki
Screenplay
Masahiko Kurahori
Original Music Composer
沖正人
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Becoming the Sea about?
Shuji was born on Etajima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea in the western part of Hiroshima Prefecture, and has never left the island. He has always felt responsible for his father's sudden death in the family farm, and has spent his days living at home with his mother, feeling depressed. One day, he learns on TV that his childhood friend Kazuya, who is working as a film director in Tokyo, is making a film set in his hometown of Etajima. Meanwhile, Yukie, whom they had liked in high school, is having an affair with a man who has a wife and child. Amidst the three people's mixed feelings, the shooting of the movie Kazuya is directing begins.
Who directed Becoming the Sea?
Becoming the Sea was directed by 沖正人.
Who stars in Becoming the Sea?
The principal cast of Becoming the Sea includes Takahiro Miura, Kouhei Takeda, Miyu Sakihi.
When was Becoming the Sea released and how long is it?
Becoming the Sea was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Becoming the Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Becoming the Sea was composed by Masahiko Kurahori.
