Inland Sea
Originally released in 2018. Inland Sea is a documentary film. directed by Kazuhiro Soda. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Waichiro Murata and Kumiko Komiyama
Synopsis
Wai-chan is one of the last remaining fishermen in Ushimado, a small village in Seto Inland Sea, Japan. At the age of 86, he still fishes alone on a small boat to make a living, dreaming about his retirement. Kumi-san is an 84 year old villager who wanders around the shore everyday. She believes a social welfare facility “stole” her disabled son to receive subsidy from the government. A “late - stage elderly” Koso-san runs a small seafood store left by her deceased husband. She sells fish to local villagers and provides leftovers to stray cats. Foresaken by the modernization of post-war Japan, the town Ushimado's rich, ancient culture and tight-knit community are on on the verge of disappearing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (10 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Laboratory X
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inland Sea about?
Wai-chan is one of the last remaining fishermen in Ushimado, a small village in Seto Inland Sea, Japan. At the age of 86, he still fishes alone on a small boat to make a living, dreaming about his ...
Who directed Inland Sea?
Inland Sea was directed by Kazuhiro Soda.
How long is Inland Sea?
Inland Sea has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was Inland Sea released?
Inland Sea was released on February 17, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Inland Sea?
The main cast of Inland Sea includes Waichiro Murata, Kumiko Komiyama.