A Beautiful Coming of Age Story from Japan: Still the Water
The new DVD release of Still the Water, written and directed by Naomi Kawase, is a beautiful and moving Japanese coming-of-age story.
Set on the gorgeous island of Amami-Oshima, the film follows the lives of two young people, Kyoko and Kaito, who are both coming to terms with loss and change.
Still the Water is a lyrical and poetic film that explores the themes of love, loss, and the power of nature.
Kawase’s direction is sensitive and understated, and she allows the beauty of the natural world to speak for itself.
The film is beautifully made, and the performances by the young actors feel authentic.
Buy the Still the Water DVD today and experience this beautiful and moving film for yourself!
Still The Water
Film Movement
Not Rated
Release Date June 13, 2023
Synopsis
On the subtropical Japanese island of Amami, traditions about nature remain eternal.
During the full-moon night of traditional dances in August, 16-year-old Kaito discovers a dead body floating in the sea.
His girlfriend Kyoko will attempt to help him understand this mysterious discovery.
Together, Kaito and Kyoko will learn to become adults by experiencing the interwoven cycles of life, death and love.
Director
Naomi Kawase
Producers
Masa Sawada
Takehiko Aoki
Naomi Kawase
Writer
Naomi Kawase
Cast
Nijirô Murakami
Junko Abe
Miyuki Matsuda
Tetta Sugimoto
Genre
Drama
Romance
Coming of Age
Language
Japanese with English Subtitles
Official Trailer: Still the Water
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