Sea Palace (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1927, Sea Palace is a fantasy film directed by Kenzō Masaoka, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Before Masaoka Kenzō became one of Japan’s main animation pioneers, he directed two live-action featurettes full of special effects, both considered lost. Until this abridged version of the children’s fairy tale Sea Palace was found, now restored by the Kobe Planet Film Archive with the support of IFFR. A sensation for animation lovers.
Who’s in it. Sea Palace stars Asako Yoshino as Sea Princess, Reijiro Misaki as Young Fisherman and Hitoshi Sasaki as Blackbeard.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sea Palace 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 Sea Palace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sea Palace tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sea Palace (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sea Palace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sea Palace worth watching?
- Sea Palace holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sea Palace?
- Sea Palace stars Asako Yoshino, Reijiro Misaki and Hitoshi Sasaki.
- When was Sea Palace released?
- Sea Palace was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.