Ocean Waves
海がきこえる
At Kichijōji Station, Tokyo, Taku Morisaki glimpses a familiar woman on the platform opposite boarding a train. Later, her photo falls from a shelf as he exits his apartment before flying to Kōchi Prefecture. Picking it up, he looks at it briefly before leaving. As the aeroplane takes off, he narrates the events that brought her into his life...
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Where can I watch Ocean Waves in the United States?
Ocean Waves is available to stream on HBO Max in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Ocean Waves on HBO Max?
Yes. Ocean Waves is streaming on HBO Max in the United States.
Can I watch Ocean Waves for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Ocean Waves needs a subscription to HBO Max, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Ocean Waves?
Ocean Waves scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Ocean Waves?
Ocean Waves stars Nobuo Tobita, Yoko Sakamoto, Toshihiko Seki, Yuri Amano, and Kae Araki. Tomomi Mochizuki is the director.
How long is Ocean Waves?
Ocean Waves runs 1h 12m (72 minutes).
When did Ocean Waves come out?
Ocean Waves was released on October 9, 1993.
Which studio made Ocean Waves?
Ocean Waves was produced by Studio Ghibli, Tokuma Shoten, and Nippon Television Network Corporation in Japan.
What language is Ocean Waves in?
Ocean Waves is in Japanese, and its original title is 海がきこえる.
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