Paradise Sea
楽園
Synopsis
Japanese drama set in a southern Kyushu island where dance-troupe leader Shinji (Shinji Arano) stays on as his touring troupe departs. After Shinji moves in with an old man (Nobuyoshi Tanigawa) cared for by his granddaughter (Reiko Matsuo), he becomes an apprentice to the old man's construction of a wooden boat
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Koji Hagiuda
- Screenplay & Story
- Koji Hagiuda
- Original Score
- Masamichi Shigeno
- Original Title
- 楽園
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- WOWOW, Bandai Visual, Bitters End
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Koji Hagiuda
Koji Hagiuda
Masamichi Shigeno
Masaki Tamura
Shuichi Kakesu
Takenori Sentô
Department Leadership Roster
Hidefumi Hanatani
Production Design
Takenori Sentô
Producer
Koji Hagiuda
Director
Masaki Tamura
Director of Photography
Shuichi Kakesu
Editor
Koji Hagiuda
Screenplay
Masamichi Shigeno
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paradise Sea
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What is Paradise Sea about?
Japanese drama set in a southern Kyushu island where dance-troupe leader Shinji (Shinji Arano) stays on as his touring troupe departs. After Shinji moves in with an old man (Nobuyoshi Tanigawa) cared for by his granddaughter (Reiko Matsuo), he becomes an apprentice to the old man's construction of a wooden boat
Who directed Paradise Sea?
Paradise Sea was directed by Koji Hagiuda.
Who stars in Paradise Sea?
The principal cast of Paradise Sea includes Reiko Matsuo, Shinji Arano, Miwako Kawai, Fukuo Sudo, Nobuyoshi Tanigawa.
When was Paradise Sea released and how long is it?
Paradise Sea was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Paradise Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paradise Sea was composed by Masamichi Shigeno.