
Adrift at Sea
海嶺
Synopsis
The Story of the three Japanese castaways Otokichi, Kyukichi and Iwakichi. After their ship the Hojunmaru was damaged, they drifted to America and landed on the US-Westcoast in 1834. They had the wish to return to Japan, a long journey was awaiting them.
Top Cast
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Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahisa Sadanaga
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 海嶺
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $4M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahisa Sadanaga
Masaru Satō
Hiroshi Takemura
Kazuo Ôta
Department Leadership Roster
Masahisa Sadanaga
Director
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Hiroshi Takemura
Director of Photography
Kazuo Ôta
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adrift at Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Adrift at Sea about?
The Story of the three Japanese castaways Otokichi, Kyukichi and Iwakichi. After their ship the Hojunmaru was damaged, they drifted to America and landed on the US-Westcoast in 1834. They had the wish to return to Japan, a long journey was awaiting them.
Who directed Adrift at Sea?
Adrift at Sea was directed by Masahisa Sadanaga.
Who stars in Adrift at Sea?
The principal cast of Adrift at Sea includes Teruhiko Saigō, Keiko Takeshita, Junichi Inoue, Shōhei Hino, Hideto Matsumoto.
When was Adrift at Sea released and how long is it?
Adrift at Sea was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Adrift at Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adrift at Sea was composed by Masaru Satō.

















