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Wind and waves of the South

1961 · 97 min Drama

Little dark-eyed boy Kazuo. Yes, he dreamed of the sea. However, like everyone here in the village. Kazuo only wanted to study first, to finish school... But he failed. Mother died. The woman who replaced her brought with her affection, comfort, and warmth of mother's hands. It seemed that joy settled in their house again. But one day a storm caught the fishermen at sea. Father did not return... Father's friends, fishermen, tried to help the widow, who was left with two children. But the money was still not enough. And then Kazuo decided to become a fisherman. After all, he was now the eldest in the family...

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Original Title 母ぁちゃん、海が知ってるよ
Year 1961
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Buichi Saitō
Runtime 97 min.

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Wind and waves of the South is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1961. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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