What is On the Beach?
The film On the Beach, released in 1985, is a Japanese production directed by Junichi Suzuki. The movie features a cast including Rei Akasaka, Aki Hayasaka, and Hideaki Tezuka.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 67 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 24, 1985
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The film On the Beach, released in 1985, is a Japanese production directed by Junichi Suzuki. The movie features a cast including Rei Akasaka, Aki Hayasaka, and Hideaki Tezuka. The story takes place in a summer in Shonan village and revolves around the life of Sumiko, the daughter of an upper-class family. Sumiko is going through a cooling-off of an arranged marriage that did not work out and is also dealing with her attraction to a rough and obscene man named Nishina. Her younger sister, Naomi, is envious of Sumiko's beauty and feels ugly since all men seem to like Sumiko. The sisters become embroiled in a major problem as they discover Nishina's real intentions, which involve hiding behind a mask to rape women. The film was released on August 24, 1985, and is also known to have been directed by Akihiko Hama according to some sources.
Should you watch it?
“Two sisters in a Shonan village become entangled with a man hiding a dangerous secret.”
- explores complex family dynamics
- features a suspenseful central mystery
- contains heavy themes regarding predatory behavior
Watch it if you are interested in mid-eighties Japanese drama centered on family conflict.
The film contains mature themes involving sexual violence and predatory behavior.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Junichi Suzuki and Akihiko Hama.
When was it released?
The film was released in August 1985.
Who are the main characters?
The story focuses on two sisters, Sumiko and Naomi, and a man named Nishina.
Where is the story set?
The film takes place during a summer in Shonan village.
Who stars in the film?
The cast includes Rei Akasaka, Aki Hayasaka, and Hideaki Tezuka.