The Stranger by the Shore
海辺のエトランゼ
“It's nothing special—we're just in love.”
Synopsis
Abandoned after coming out, Shun befriends Mio just before he has to move. Years later, Mio returns with a confession. How will Shun feel?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-26
Top Cast
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Taishi Murata
Shun Hashimoto (voice)
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Mio Chibana (voice)
Yu Shimamura
Sakurako (voice)
Kanae Itou
Eri (voice)
Sayaka Nakaya
Suzu (voice)
Hana Sato
Auntie (voice)
Kosuke Sakaki
Shun's father (voice)
Emiko Takeuchi
Shun's mother (voice)
Yuki Sakurai
Shun Hashimoto (young) (voice)
Eri Inagawa
Mio's Mother (voice)
Narumi Tatsuaki
Mio (young) (voice)
Tatsumaru Tachibana
Mimi Mama (voice)
Kentaro Kumagai
Wada (voice)
Yuko Gibu
Okinawan Granny (voice)
Teppei Uenishi
Classmate (voice)
Kento Shiraishi
Classmate (voice)
Wataru Katoh
Male Customer (voice)
Yurina Amami
Female Customer (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 24, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akiyo Ohashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Akiyo Ohashi
- Original Score
- Mina Kubota
- Original Title
- 海辺のエトランゼ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Studio Hibari, HALF H･P STUDIO, Shochiku, Fuji Television Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akiyo Ohashi
Akiyo Ohashi, Kanna Kii
Mina Kubota
Tomoko Minobe
Masaki Sakamoto
Toshio Iizuka, Yuka Okayasu, Yuki Muramatsu
Department Leadership Roster
Akiyo Ohashi
Screenplay
Akiyo Ohashi
Director
Masaki Sakamoto
Editor
Tomoko Minobe
Director of Photography
Yuka Okayasu
Producer
Yuki Muramatsu
Producer
Mina Kubota
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stranger by the Shore
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What is The Stranger by the Shore about?
Abandoned after coming out, Shun befriends Mio just before he has to move. Years later, Mio returns with a confession. How will Shun feel?
Who directed The Stranger by the Shore?
The Stranger by the Shore was directed by Akiyo Ohashi.
Who stars in The Stranger by the Shore?
The principal cast of The Stranger by the Shore includes Taishi Murata, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Yu Shimamura, Kanae Itou, Sayaka Nakaya.
When was The Stranger by the Shore released and how long is it?
The Stranger by the Shore was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stranger by the Shore?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stranger by the Shore was composed by Mina Kubota.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stranger by the Shore?
The Stranger by the Shore holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).