The Night I Swam (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2018, The Night I Swam is a drama film directed by Damien Manivel, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Snow covered mountains in Japan. Every night, a fisherman makes his way to the market in town. His 6 year old son is awoken by his departure and finds it impossible to fall back to sleep. In the sleeping household, the young boy draws a picture he then slips into his satchel. On his way to school, still drowsy, he strays off the path and wanders into the snow...
Who’s in it. The Night I Swam stars Kogawa Takara as Young Boy, Takashi Kogawa as Father, Keiki Kogawa as Sister and Chisato Kogawa as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Night I Swam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night I Swam page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night I Swam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night I Swam (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Night I Swam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Night I Swam worth watching?
- The Night I Swam holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night I Swam?
- The Night I Swam stars Kogawa Takara, Takashi Kogawa, Keiki Kogawa, Chisato Kogawa and Yûji Kudô.
- When was The Night I Swam released?
- The Night I Swam was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.