Ocean Waves
Originally released in 1993. Ocean Waves is a animation/drama film. directed by Tomomi Mochizuki. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nobuo Tobita, Yoko Sakamoto, and Toshihiko Seki
Synopsis
At Kichijōji Station, Tokyo, Taku Morisaki glimpses a familiar woman on the platform opposite boarding a train. Later, her photo falls from a shelf as he exits his apartment before flying to Kōchi Prefecture. Picking it up, he looks at it briefly before leaving. As the aeroplane takes off, he narrates the events that brought her into his life...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (944 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nobuo Tobita
as Taku Morisaki (voice)
Yoko Sakamoto
as Rikako Mutou (voice)
Toshihiko Seki
as Yutaka Matsuno (voice)
Yuri Amano
as Akiko Shimizu (voice)
Kae Araki
as Yumi Kohama (voice)
Jun'ichi Kanemaru
as Okada (voice)
Ai Satou
as Taku's Mother (voice)
Aya Hisakawa
as Young Girl (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
as Minarai (voice)
Hikaru Midorikawa
as Tadashi Yamao (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Studio Ghibli
- Tokuma Shoten
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Waves about?
At Kichijōji Station, Tokyo, Taku Morisaki glimpses a familiar woman on the platform opposite boarding a train. Later, her photo falls from a shelf as he exits his apartment before flying to Kōch...
Who directed Ocean Waves?
Ocean Waves was directed by Tomomi Mochizuki.
How long is Ocean Waves?
Ocean Waves has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Ocean Waves released?
Ocean Waves was released on October 9, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ocean Waves?
The main cast of Ocean Waves includes Nobuo Tobita, Yoko Sakamoto, Toshihiko Seki, Yuri Amano, Kae Araki.
Is Ocean Waves worth watching?
Ocean Waves has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 944 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.