Still the Water (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2014, Still the Water is a drama and romance film directed by Naomi Kawase, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. On the Japanese island of Amami, despite lacking parental guidance, Kaito and his girlfriend Kyoko try to find their place in the world. While Kaito suffers from the absence of his father, who moved to Tokyo after his birth, Kyoko must come to grips with her mother’s terminal illness.
Who’s in it. Still the Water stars Nijiro Murakami as Kaito, Junko Abe as Kyoko, Miyuki Matsuda as Isa and Tetta Sugimoto as Toru, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Still the Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Still the Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Still the Water tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Still the Water (2014)?
- In US, Still the Water is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Still the Water worth watching?
- Still the Water holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Still the Water?
- Still the Water stars Nijiro Murakami, Junko Abe, Miyuki Matsuda, Tetta Sugimoto and Makiko Watanabe.
- When was Still the Water released?
- Still the Water was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.