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The Water Flows to the Sea

2023Movie2 h 3 min

DramaRomance
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A wholesome, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

The reason she stopped falling in love…

High school student Naotatsu travels to live at his uncle's house. In the pouring rain, he is picked up at the nearest station by a strange adult woman named Sakaki who guides him to an unexpected share house where a life together begins.

Feels like

  • Slice of Life
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Found Family
  • Quiet Drama
  • Melancholy
  • Subtle Romance
  • Character-Driven
  • Contemplative
  • Japanese Cinema

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Tetsu Maeda
Written by
Satomi Oshima
Produced by
Ayumi Kondo
Music by
Shoko Sato, Toru Nishiyama

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 9, 2023 · 2 h 3 min · Drama, Romance

Released
June 9, 2023
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Water Flows to the Sea?"

Questions about The Water Flows to the Sea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Water Flows to the Sea?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Water Flows to the Sea worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Water Flows to the Sea okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Water Flows to the Sea good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Water Flows to the Sea plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Water Flows to the Sea in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.