Bright Sea (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film
Released in 1963, Bright Sea is a drama film directed by Kō Nakahira, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. On the day of college graduation, Mieko (Sayuri Yoshinaga) stood on stage as the valedictorian for the Department of English. During her university years she made sure that she would always come out on top, and she did. With a victorious graduation behind her, she plans out the next chapter of her life: become a successful novelist and go out with a classmate she's been secretly eyeing for the past couple of years.
Who’s in it. Bright Sea stars Sayuri Yoshinaga as Mieko Ishida, Mitsuo Hamada as Takao Nosaka, Masako Izumi as Kumiko Hayama and Yukiyo Toake as Kazuko Hayama, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bright Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bright Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bright Sea (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bright Sea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Bright Sea?
- Bright Sea stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Mitsuo Hamada, Masako Izumi, Yukiyo Toake and Ken Yamauchi.
- When was Bright Sea released?
- Bright Sea was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.