A Scene at The Sea

– When deaf garbage man Shigeru (Kurôdo Maki) finds a broken surfboard on one of his runs, it piques ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 41 Minutes
Release Year:
1991
Original Name:
あの夏、いちばん静かな海。
A Scene at the Sea (1991) - Also known as あの夏、いちばん静かな海。

When deaf garbage man Shigeru (Kurôdo Maki) finds a broken surfboard on one of his runs, it piques his curiosity, even though he has no experience with surfing. So he repairs the board and, with loyal girlfriend Takako (Hiroko Oshima), who also is deaf, he sets out to learn how to ride the waves. He goes through mishaps and the locals mock him. But, with the help of a shop owner who once was a surfing legend, Shigeru may finally have a chance to become one with the sea and the surfing community.

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A Scene at the Sea (1991) - Trailer

Release Date:

19 Oct 1991

Language:

Japanese

Director:

Takeshi Kitano

Writer:

Takeshi Kitano

Main Actors:

Claude Maki, Hiroko Ôshima, Sabu Kawahara, Toshizo Fujiwara

Plot:

Born with a hearing impairment, Shigeru is a part timer working for the sanitation service. His girlfriend Takako has the same condition as well. On his usual pickup route, Shigeru finds a broken surf-board in a pile of garbage. His introduction to the world of surfing. Shigeru fails in his attempt to catch a wave. Takako looks on as the locals heckle the first time surfer. Un-hindered by the world around them, Shigeru and Takako commute to the beach every day. Impressed by Shigeru's determination, owner of a surf shop hands Shigeru a wet suit and an entry form to a contest. Ironically, Shigeru is disqualified from the contest for missing the announcement. Not to be discouraged, Shigeru's love for surfing consumes everything around him. He is able to fit in with the local crowd and even finish respectably at the second contest. Summer comes to an end and the cold wind starts to blow between Shigeru and Takako...

Awards:

11 wins & 6 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10