Still the Water (2014)

Still the Water (2014) poster

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.

Director: Naomi Kawase
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 121 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hasiken Hasiken
Cinematography: Yutaka Yamazaki
Editing: Naomi Kawase, Tina Baz
Production: Comme des Cinémas, ARTE France Cinéma, Kumie, Asmik Ace, Pony Canyon, WOWOW
Country: Japan, France, Spain
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Philosophical and Existential Questions

Keywords

meaning of life, woman director, teenage romance, finding love, love puzzle, the meaning of life

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Still the Water about?
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.
Who directed Still the Water?
Still the Water was directed by Naomi Kawase.
Who stars in Still the Water?
Still the Water stars Nijiro Murakami, Junko Abe, Miyuki Matsuda, Tetta Sugimoto, Makiko Watanabe, Jun Murakami.
How long is Still the Water?
Still the Water has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is Still the Water?
Still the Water is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Still the Water produced?
Still the Water was produced in Japan, France, Spain.
What are the themes of Still the Water?
The themes of Still the Water include: Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Philosophical and Existential Questions.