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Journey to the Shore

2015Movie2 h 8 min

Drama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic52–Rotten Tomatoes54%46%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about family and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Mizuki's husband Yusuke has been missing for three years. He suddenly comes back home as a ghost and asks Mizuki to go on a trip with him. Their trip consists of visiting the people that helped Yusuke on his previous travel.

Feels like

  • Japanese Cinema
  • Ghost Story
  • Melancholy
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Intimate Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Contemplative
  • Subtle
  • Romantic

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Written by
Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Takashi Ujita, Kazumi Yumoto
Produced by
Tatsuro Hatanaka, Masa Sawada, Shiro Sasaki
Music by
Yoshihide Otomo, Naoko Eto

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Facts

September 30, 2015 · 2 h 8 min · Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Released
September 30, 2015
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$70,296
Available in
28 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Journey to the Shore?"

Questions about Journey to the Shore

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Where can I stream Journey to the Shore?

Kanopy

In the United States, Journey to the Shore is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Journey to the Shore worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 52).

Is Journey to the Shore good for date night?

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

Is Journey to the Shore plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Journey to the Shore in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.