A Scene at the Sea

A Scene at the Sea

7.5IMDb Score
Released:1991-10-19
Duration:101 min
Country:Japan
Director:Takeshi Kitano
Actors:Claude Maki, Hiroko Oshima, Sabu Kawahara, Toshizo Fujiwara, Susumu Terajima
Production:Totsu, Office Kitano, TOHO

Overview:

A deaf garbage collector happens upon a broken and discarded surfboard. The discovery plants in him dreams of becoming a surf champion. Encouraged by his also deaf girlfriend, he persists against all odds.

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