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Ocean Waves (1993)

6.4/10 · 1,007 votes 1h 12m pg-13 Tv-movieRomanceDramaAnimation

#76 of 97 films from 1993 #55 of 76 in tv-movie

Directed by Tomomi Mochizuki · Written by Keiko Niwa, Saeko Himuro

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Overview

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...

Cast

Nobuo Tobitaas Taku Morisaki (voice)
Yoko Sakamotoas Rikako Muto (voice)
Toshihiko Sekias Yutaka Matsuno (voice)
Yuri Amanoas Akiko Shimizu (voice)
Kae Arakias Yumi Kohama (voice)
Jun'ichi Kanemaruas Okada (voice)
Ai Satouas Taku's Mother (voice)
Aya Hisakawaas Young Girl (voice)
Tomokazu Sekias Minarai (voice)
Hikaru Midorikawaas Tadashi Yamao (voice)
Sumi Shimamotoas Rikako's Father's Lover (voice)
Reiko Suzukias Mrs. Okami (voice)
Kinryu Arimotoas Rikako's Father (voice)
Takeshi Watabeas Principle (voice)

Facts

Release dateOctober 9, 1993
Runtime72 min (1h 12m) — shorter as the 1993 average of 109 min
GenresTv-movie, Romance, Drama, Animation
Original title海がきこえる
LanguageJA
IMDbtt0108432

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Questions

How long is Ocean Waves?
Ocean Waves runs 72 minutes (1h 12m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Ocean Waves worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,007 votes, which places it #76 of 97 films released in 1993 in this index (top 23%) and #55 among 76 tv-movie titles.
Who directed Ocean Waves?
Ocean Waves was directed by Tomomi Mochizuki.
Who stars in Ocean Waves?
Nobuo Tobita as Taku Morisaki (voice); Yoko Sakamoto as Rikako Muto (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).
What is Ocean Waves rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ocean Waves?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/40032.

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