Umi e, See You (1988)

Umi e, See You (1988) poster

Team DANKAI are set to compete in the Paris-Dakar Rally, an off-road endurance race spanning thousands of miles and multiple continents. Prior to the event, DANKAI leader Mizuki is ordered by their sponsor to add popular celebrity Ryuichi Yoshii to the roster for publicity. This exacerbates DANKAI's resentments and baggage. Needing a steady hand to mediate dispute and navigate their support vehicle, Mizuki recruits legendary retired mechanic/driver Eiji Honma to the team. Soon Honma discovers his ex-wife Kei is also participating in the rally, alongside her current husband, the bullfighter Antonio Vázquez. Honma's truck also comes to include stowaway passenger Yuko Takei, Yoshii's pop star girlfriend who is trying to salvage their relationship.

Director: Koreyoshi Kurahara
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 174 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Shūichi Chino, Ryudo Uzaki
Editing: Akira Suzuki
Production: TOHO
Country: Japan
Language: English, Français, Italiano, 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Koreyoshi Kurahara
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Umi e, See You about?
Team DANKAI are set to compete in the Paris-Dakar Rally, an off-road endurance race spanning thousands of miles and multiple continents. Prior to the event, DANKAI leader Mizuki is ordered by their sponsor to add popular celebrity Ryuichi Yoshii to the roster for publicity. This exacerbates DANKAI's resentments and baggage. Needing a steady hand to mediate dispute and navigate their support vehicle, Mizuki recruits legendary retired mechanic/driver Eiji Honma to the team. Soon Honma discovers his ex-wife Kei is also participating in the rally, alongside her current husband, the bullfighter Antonio Vázquez. Honma's truck also comes to include stowaway passenger Yuko Takei, Yoshii's pop star girlfriend who is trying to salvage their relationship.
Who directed Umi e, See You?
Umi e, See You was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.
Who stars in Umi e, See You?
Umi e, See You stars Ken Takakura, Junko Sakurada, Philippe Leroy, Nenji Kobayashi, Goro Ohashi, Ryudo Uzaki.
How long is Umi e, See You?
Umi e, See You has a runtime of 2h 54m (174 minutes).
What genre is Umi e, See You?
Umi e, See You is a Drama film.
Where was Umi e, See You produced?
Umi e, See You was produced in Japan.