History ·Drama · Japan · 1983 · 1h 37m

Adrift at Sea

海嶺

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Director
Masahisa Sadanaga
Cast
Teruhiko Saigō as Iwakichi Keiko Takeshita as Okinu Junichi Inoue as Kyukichi Shōhei Hino as Ginji Hideto Matsumoto as Otokichi Katsuhiko Watabiki as
Crew
Hiroshi Takemura — Director of Photography Kazuo Ôta — Editor Masaru Satō — Original Music Composer
Synopsis

The Story of the three Japanese castaways Otokichi, Kyukichi and Iwakichi. After their ship the Hojunmaru was damaged, they drifted to America and landed on the US-Westcoast in 1834. They had the wish to return to Japan, a long journey was awaiting them.

Mood & Themes
christianity19th centuryship wreck
Key Collaborators
Masahisa Sadanaga Director Hiroshi Takemura Director of Photography Kazuo Ôta Editor Masaru Satō Original Music Composer
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