On the Japanese island of Amami, despite lacking parental guidance, Kaito and his girlfriend Kyoko try to find their place in the world. While Kaito suffers from the absence of his father, who moved to Tokyo after his birth, Kyoko must come to grips with her mother’s terminal illness.
In the United States, Still the Water streams on Film Movement+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.
Is Still the Water worth watching?
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (55).
Is Still the Water good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Still the Water plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.