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On the Beach (1985)

Movie ★ 5.6 67 min

Drama

In a summer in Shonan village, Sumiko is the daughter of an important upper-class Shikishima family, she loves to paint pictures, is going through a cooling-off of an arranged marriage that did not work out. However, she feels attraction for Nishina a rough and obscene man ... On the other hand, the younger sister, Naomi Sumiko is envious of her sister for her beauty. Naomi feels ugly since all men seem to like Sumiko. Both sisters then become embroiled in a major problem in discovering the real intentions of Nishina, a man who hides behind a mask to rape women.

Junichi Suzuki Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 24, 1985
Runtime
67 min
IMDb
tt0288189
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
Nikkatsu Corporation

Themes

Cast

Rei Akasaka Rei Akasaka Sumiko Shikishima(敷島澄子) Aki Hayasaka Aki Hayasaka Naomi Shikishima(敷島直美) Hideaki Tezuka Hideaki Tezuka Michitarô Ogisu / Servant of the villa(荻須道太郎) Sadami Sakamoto Sadami Sakamoto Tsuguo Nishina(仁科継男) Ranko Mizuki Moeko Shikishima - Sumiko's Step Mother(敷島萌子) Rena Kuroki Rena Kuroki Machiko Machidori - Michitarô's Girl(待鳥まち子) 赤坂丽

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Frequently asked questions

What is On the Beach about?
In a summer in Shonan village, Sumiko is the daughter of an important upper-class Shikishima family, she loves to paint pictures, is going through a cooling-off of an arranged marriage that did not work out. However, she feels attraction for Nishina a rough and obscene man ... On the other hand, the younger sister, Naomi Sumiko is envious of her sister for her beauty. Naomi feels ugly since all men seem to like Sumiko. Both sisters then become embroiled in a major problem in discovering the real intentions of Nishina, a man who hides behind a mask to rape women.
Who directed On the Beach?
On the Beach was directed by Junichi Suzuki.
Who stars in On the Beach?
On the Beach stars Rei Akasaka, Aki Hayasaka, Hideaki Tezuka, Sadami Sakamoto.
When was On the Beach released?
On the Beach is a 1985 drama film.
Where can I watch On the Beach?
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