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A Scene at the Sea

1991·Movie
1h 41min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A deaf garbage collector happens upon a broken and discarded surfboard. The discovery plants in him dreams of becoming a surf champion. Encouraged by his also deaf girlfriend, he persists against all odds.
DeafnessSurfingQuietMelancholyJapanese CinemaHistorical SettingCharacter StudyUnderdog StorySlow Burn

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Is A Scene at the Sea worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Scene at the Sea?

1 h 41 min

A Scene at the Sea runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is A Scene at the Sea in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch A Scene at the Sea?

3ESFRRU

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What tropes does A Scene at the Sea use?

Tragically Disabled Love InterestDramedyNo AntagonistSudden Downer EndingDull SurpriseI Have a FamilyThose Two GuysBurial at SeaTaught by ExperienceNo Body Left BehindLonely FuneralJerkassand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for A Scene at the Sea, including Tragically Disabled Love Interest, Dramedy, No Antagonist.