A Scene at the Sea (1991)

A deaf garbage collector happens upon a broken and discarded surfboard. The discovery plants in him dreams of becoming a surf champion. Encouraged by his also deaf girlfriend, he persists against all odds.

Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy

What to watch after A Scene at the Sea

• Fireworks (1997) — Takeshi Kitano directed both
• Kikujiro (1999) — Takeshi Kitano directed both
• Sonatine (1993) — Takeshi Kitano directed both
• Only Yesterday (1991) — Same feel: melancholy, reflective
• Breaking the Waves (1996)
• The Endless Summer (1966) — Same subject: surfing