Underwater Love poster

Underwater Love (2011)

5.220111h 27mJA
FantasyRomanceComedy

Directed by Shinji Imaoka

Rating

5.2/10

Runtime

1h 27m

Language

JA

Release

April 22, 2011

Director

Shinji Imaoka

Official Trailer

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Overview

35-year-old Asuka works in a lakeside fish factory. She’s about to be married to her boss, Taki, but one day, she encounters a kappa – a water sprite found in Japanese folklore – and learns that the creature is in fact the reborn form of Aoki, an old crush who’d drowned when they were 17.

Cast

Sawa Masaki

Sawa Masaki

Asuka Kawaguchi

Yoshirô Umezawa

Yoshirô Umezawa

Tetsuya Aoki

Ai Narita

Ai Narita

Reiko Shima

Mutsuo Yoshioka

Mutsuo Yoshioka

Hajime Taki

Fumio Moriya

Fumio Moriya

Angel of Death

Hiroshi Sato

Hiroshi Sato

Emi Nishimura

Emi Nishimura

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Underwater Love (2011), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

35-year-old Asuka works in a lakeside fish factory. She’s about to be married to her boss, Taki, but one day, she encounters a kappa – a water sprite found in Japanese folklore – and learns that the creature is in fact the reborn form of Aoki, an old crush who’d drowned when they were 17.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Underwater Love. 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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