A Scene at the Sea

A Scene at the Sea

Directed by Takeshi Kitano

Produced by Totsu, Office Kitano

1991101 min7.5 / 10

A tender, gently comedic story about an unlikely dreamer and his supportive partner finding joy and purpose through surfing despite social obstacles.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is A Scene at the Sea violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does A Scene at the Sea end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is A Scene at the Sea easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Is A Scene at the Sea one of a kind? No. Less singular than 90% of films.

  • Is A Scene at the Sea scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is A Scene at the Sea sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity15

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise90

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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Like A Scene at the Sea

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as A Scene at the Sea

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like A Scene at the Sea, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like A Scene at the Sea, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like A Scene at the Sea, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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