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Wind and waves of the South

1961·Movie
1h 37min
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

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About

Little dark-eyed boy Kazuo. Yes, he dreamed of the sea. However, like everyone here in the village. Kazuo only wanted to study first, to finish school... But he failed. Mother died. The woman who replaced her brought with her affection, comfort, and warmth of mother's hands. It seemed that joy settled in their house again. But one day a storm caught the fishermen at sea. Father did not return... Father's friends, fishermen, tried to help the widow, who was left with two children. But the money was still not enough. And then Kazuo decided to become a fisherman. After all, he was now the eldest in the family...
Heartwarming Family DramaComing-of-Age StoryRural Life PortrayalEmotional & MelancholyThemes of ResponsibilityHopeful & ResilientPost-War JapanCharacter-Driven NarrativeSlice of Life

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How long is Wind and waves of the South?

1 h 37 min

Wind and waves of the South runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is Wind and waves of the South in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.