The Sound of Waves (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film
Released in 1964, The Sound of Waves is a drama and romance film directed by Kenjirō Morinaga, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. On a small island, inhabited by only fourteen hundred people, a young fisherman's son, Shinji falls in love with Hatsue, the daughter of the richest and most difficult man on the island. Despite their differences in class, they begin to meet and rumors spread of them having an illicit affair. Soon after, Shinji jumps into a stormy sea to help a ship in distress. The vessel turns out to be owned by Hatsue's arrogant father, who now becomes an understanding and sympathetic parent and allows the two lovers to marry.
Who’s in it. The Sound of Waves stars Sayuri Yoshinaga as Hatsue Miyata, Mitsuo Hamada as Shinji Kubo, Daizaburo Hirata as Yasuo Kawamoto and Kayo Matsuo as Chiyoko, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sound of Waves page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sound of Waves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sound of Waves (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sound of Waves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Sound of Waves?
- The Sound of Waves stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Mitsuo Hamada, Daizaburo Hirata, Kayo Matsuo and Toyo Takahashi.
- When was The Sound of Waves released?
- The Sound of Waves was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.