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7.5 / 10(234 votes)IMDb19911h 41mJapan

A Scene at the Sea

あの夏、いちばん静かな海。

Synopsis

A deaf garbage collector happens upon a broken and discarded surfboard. The discovery plants in him dreams of becoming a surf champion. Encouraged by his also deaf girlfriend, he persists against all odds.

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A Scene at the Sea trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-15

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Eiga-Sai Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 12, 2016

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Takeshi Kitano
Screenplay & Story
Takeshi Kitano
Original Score
Joe Hisaishi
Original Title
あの夏、いちばん静かな海。
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 41m
Production Studios
Totsu, Office Kitano, TOHO

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Takeshi Kitano

Screenplay & Story

Takeshi Kitano

Original Score & Music

Joe Hisaishi

Director of Photography

Katsumi Yanagijima

Film Editing

Takeshi Kitano

Producers

Masayuki Mori, Takio Yoshida

Department Leadership Roster

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Director

Joe Hisaishi

Joe Hisaishi

Original Music Composer

Katsumi Yanagijima

Katsumi Yanagijima

Director of Photography

Masayuki Mori

Masayuki Mori

Producer

Takio Yoshida

Producer

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Editor

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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France (CNC)TP

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Scene at the Sea

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Scene at the Sea about?

A deaf garbage collector happens upon a broken and discarded surfboard. The discovery plants in him dreams of becoming a surf champion. Encouraged by his also deaf girlfriend, he persists against all odds.

Who directed A Scene at the Sea?

A Scene at the Sea was directed by Takeshi Kitano.

Who stars in A Scene at the Sea?

The principal cast of A Scene at the Sea includes Claude Maki, Hiroko Oshima, Sabu Kawahara, Toshizo Fujiwara, Susumu Terajima.

When was A Scene at the Sea released and how long is it?

A Scene at the Sea was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.

Who composed the musical score for A Scene at the Sea?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A Scene at the Sea was composed by Joe Hisaishi.

What is the age rating and content advisory for A Scene at the Sea?

A Scene at the Sea holds official age classifications: FR: TP.