The Waves
波
Synopsis
Before a young woman can be sold to a geisha, she becomes pregnant.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noboru Nakamura
- Original Score
- Toshirō Mayuzumi, Hajime Okumura
- Original Title
- 波
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noboru Nakamura
Toshirō Mayuzumi, Hajime Okumura
Toshio Ubukata
Department Leadership Roster
Noboru Nakamura
Director
Toshio Ubukata
Director of Photography
Toshirō Mayuzumi
Original Music Composer
Hajime Okumura
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Waves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Waves about?
Before a young woman can be sold to a geisha, she becomes pregnant.
Who directed The Waves?
The Waves was directed by Noboru Nakamura.
Who stars in The Waves?
The principal cast of The Waves includes Shin Saburi, Chikage Awashima, Keiko Tsushima, Yōko Katsuragi, Chishū Ryū.
When was The Waves released and how long is it?
The Waves was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Waves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Waves was composed by Toshirō Mayuzumi, Hajime Okumura.