Sound of Waves
島々清しゃ
Synopsis
Umi’s hearing is so sensitive that even notes played slightly out-of-tune give her a headache. Violinist Yuko arrives from Tokyo to play a concert on Umi’s small island near Okinawa, and gradually befriends the girl. Both struggle with friendships and family relationships, but are brought together by music.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tokyo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaze Shindo
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenichiro Isoda
- Original Title
- 島々清しゃ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaze Shindo
Kenichiro Isoda
Yutaka Yamazaki
Yukio Watanabe
Department Leadership Roster
Yutaka Yamazaki
Director of Photography
Hirokazu Kanakatsu
Production Design
Yukio Watanabe
Editor
Kenichiro Isoda
Screenplay
Kaze Shindo
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sound of Waves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sound of Waves about?
Umi’s hearing is so sensitive that even notes played slightly out-of-tune give her a headache. Violinist Yuko arrives from Tokyo to play a concert on Umi’s small island near Okinawa, and gradually befriends the girl. Both struggle with friendships and family relationships, but are brought together by music.
Who directed Sound of Waves?
Sound of Waves was directed by Kaze Shindo.
Who stars in Sound of Waves?
The principal cast of Sound of Waves includes Aoi Ito, Sakura Ando, Minoru Kinjo, Maho Yamada, Kiyohiko Shibukawa.
When was Sound of Waves released and how long is it?
Sound of Waves was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.