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Inland Sea (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 2018, Inland Sea is a notable film directed by Kazuhiro Soda.

What it’s about. Wai-chan is one of the last remaining fishermen in Ushimado, a small village in Seto Inland Sea, Japan. At the age of 86, he still fishes alone on a small boat to make a living, dreaming about his retirement. Kumi-san is an 84 year old villager who wanders around the shore everyday. She believes a social welfare facility “stole” her disabled son to receive subsidy from the government. A “late - stage elderly” Koso-san runs a small seafood store left by her deceased husband. She sells fish to local villagers and provides leftovers to stray cats. Foresaken by the modernization of post-war Japan, the town Ushimado's rich, ancient culture and tight-knit community are on on the verge of disappearing.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Inland Sea has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Inland Sea page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Inland Sea (2018)?
In US, Inland Sea is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Inland Sea worth watching?
Inland Sea holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was Inland Sea released?
Inland Sea was released in 2018.