Paradise Sea(1998)
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Paradise Sea Synopsis
Japanese drama set in a southern Kyushu island where dance-troupe leader Shinji (Shinji Arano) stays on as his touring troupe departs. After Shinji moves in with an old man (Nobuyoshi Tanigawa) cared for by his granddaughter (Reiko Matsuo), he becomes an apprentice to the old man's construction of a wooden boat
Paradise Sea (1998) is a drama film directed by Koji Hagiuda, released on September 19, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Reiko Matsuo, Shinji Arano, Miwako Kawai and Fukuo Sudo. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Koji Hagiuda
- Writers:
- Koji Hagiuda
- Producers:
- Takenori Sentô
- Cinematographer:
- Masaki Tamura
- Composer:
- Masamichi Shigeno
- Production:
- WOWOW, Bandai Visual, Bitters End
- Status:
- Released
Paradise Sea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Reiko Matsuo
as Suzue
- Shinji Arano
Shinji Arano
as Shinji
- Miwako Kawai
Miwako Kawai
as Hitomi
- Fukuo Sudo
Fukuo Sudo
as Fukuo
- Nobuyoshi Tanigawa
Nobuyoshi Tanigawa
as Grandfather
Key crew
Directed by Koji Hagiuda, written by Koji Hagiuda, produced by Takenori Sentô.
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Paradise Sea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Paradise Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paradise Sea online?
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Who stars in Paradise Sea?
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The main cast of Paradise Sea (1998) includes Reiko Matsuo, Shinji Arano, Miwako Kawai, Fukuo Sudo and Nobuyoshi Tanigawa. The film was directed by Koji Hagiuda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paradise Sea released?
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Paradise Sea was released on September 19, 1998 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Paradise Sea worth watching?
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Paradise Sea (1998) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.