The Surf
潮騒
Synopsis
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. Yasuo spreads unpleasant gossip about his rival, and Hatsue's father forbids her to see Shinji. But when the boy saves the passengers on a boat owned by Hatsue's father, his luck in love begins to change.
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Shiosai (1975) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-05
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katsumi Nishikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Yukio Mishima, Katsuya Susaki
- Original Title
- 潮騒
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Horipro
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katsumi Nishikawa
Yukio Mishima, Katsuya Susaki
Kenji Hagiwara
Akira Suzuki
Takeo Hori, Hideo Sasai
Department Leadership Roster
Katsumi Nishikawa
Director
Akira Suzuki
Editor
Takeo Hori
Producer
Katsuya Susaki
Writer
Akiyoshi Satani
Production Design
Hideo Sasai
Producer
Kenji Hagiwara
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Surf
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What is The Surf about?
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. Yasuo spreads unpleasant gossip about his rival, and Hatsue's father forbids her to see Shinji. But when the boy saves the passengers on a boat owned by Hatsue's father, his luck in love begins to change.
Who directed The Surf?
The Surf was directed by Katsumi Nishikawa.
Who stars in The Surf?
The principal cast of The Surf includes Momoe Yamaguchi, Tomokazu Miura, Ichirō Arishima, Keiko Tsushima, Yoshirō Aoki.
When was The Surf released and how long is it?
The Surf was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Is The Surf based on a book or true story?
The Surf is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yukio Mishima".