The Sea Is Watching (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2002, The Sea Is Watching is a drama and romance film directed by Kei Kumai, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. O-Shin is a young brothel worker who, one night, helps a young samurai escape from his pursuers. Against the warnings of her fellow workers, particularly Kikuno and the brothel's owner, O-Shin falls in love with the samurai.
Who’s in it. The Sea Is Watching stars Misa Shimizu as Kikuno, Nagiko Tôno as O-Shin, Hidetaka Yoshioka as Fusanosuke and Eiji Okuda as Ginji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Sea Is Watching has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sea Is Watching page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sea Is Watching tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sea Is Watching (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sea Is Watching change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sea Is Watching worth watching?
- The Sea Is Watching holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sea Is Watching?
- The Sea Is Watching stars Misa Shimizu, Nagiko Tôno, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Eiji Okuda and Miho Tsumiki.