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 and Takako looks on as the locals heckle the first time surfer. Unhindered by the world around them, Shigeru and Takako commute to the beach every day. His determination, perseverance and love for the discipline will allow him to win a contest.
A delicate and minimalist film that describes deeply fragility and will power.
Country: Giappone
Year: 1991
Running time: 101'
Format: 35 mm
Language: giapponese
Subtitles: italiano
Genre: fiction
Screenplay: Takeshi Kitano
Cinematography: Yanagishima Katsumi
Editing: Takeshi Kitano
Music: Hisaishi Jo
With: Kuroudo Maki, Hiroko Oshima, Sabu Kawahara, Nenzo Fujiwara
Produced by: Office Kitano
