The Surf poster

The Surf (1975)

6.019751h 33mJA
DramaRomance

Directed by Katsumi Nishikawa

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

JA

Release

October 10, 1975

Director

Katsumi Nishikawa

Official Trailer

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Overview

Lonely youth Shinji meets Hatsue, a pretty pearl diver, on the beach and the two fall in love. But Shinji has a rival for Hatsue's affections, Yasuo. Yasuo spreads unpleasant gossip about his rival, and Hatsue's father forbids her to see Shinji. But when the boy saves the passengers on a boat owned ...

Cast

Momoe Yamaguchi

Momoe Yamaguchi

Hatsue Miyata

Tomokazu Miura

Tomokazu Miura

Shinji Kubo

Ichirō Arishima

Ichirō Arishima

A light house keeper

Keiko Tsushima

Keiko Tsushima

Wife of a light house keeper

Yoshirō Aoki

Yoshirō Aoki

Tokue Hanazawa

Tokue Hanazawa

Kotoe Hatsui

Kotoe Hatsui

Atsushi Kawaguchi

Atsushi Kawaguchi

Mihoko Nakagawa

Mihoko Nakagawa

Hisayuki Nakajima

Hisayuki Nakajima

Takeya Nakamura

Takeya Nakamura

Haruo Tanaka

Haruo Tanaka

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Surf (1975), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Lonely youth Shinji meets Hatsue, a pretty pearl diver, on the beach and the two fall in love. But Shinji has a rival for Hatsue's affections, Yasuo. Yasuo spreads unpleasant gossip about his rival, and Hatsue's father forbids her to see Shinji. But when the boy saves the passengers on a boat owned by Hatsue's father, his luck in love begins to change.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Surf. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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