The Boat to Heaven (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film
Released in 2003, The Boat to Heaven is a notable film directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy, Masahiko Sakurai, grows up in Nagasaki where he sees the clear blue ocean everyday. His mother wants him to be a violinist. To make her dream come true, Masahiko goes to Tokyo to learn the violin, and stays with his aunt, Setsuko, in Kamakura near Tokyo. Director Mitsutoshi Tanaka's adaptation of Masashi Sada's novel of the same name received the 21st Japanese Cinema Reconstruction and Promotion Award and the 46th Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Who’s in it. The Boat to Heaven stars Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Haruhito Ishida, Keizo Kanie, Keiko Matsuzaka as Setsuko Ishida and Akiko Nishina as Somemaru, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boat to Heaven page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boat to Heaven (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boat to Heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Boat to Heaven?
- The Boat to Heaven stars Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Keizo Kanie, Keiko Matsuzaka, Akiko Nishina and Miki Sakai.
- When was The Boat to Heaven released?
- The Boat to Heaven was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.