On the Beach
Originally released in 1985. On the Beach is a drama film. directed by Junichi Suzuki. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rei Akasaka, Aki Hayasaka, and Hideaki Tezuka
Synopsis
In a summer in Shonan village, Sumiko is the daughter of an important upper-class Shikishima family, she loves to paint pictures, is going through a cooling-off of an arranged marriage that did not work out. However, she feels attraction for Nishina a rough and obscene man ... On the other hand, the younger sister, Naomi Sumiko is envious of her sister for her beauty. Naomi feels ugly since all men seem to like Sumiko. Both sisters then become embroiled in a major problem in discovering the real intentions of Nishina, a man who hides behind a mask to rape women.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rei Akasaka
as Sumiko Shikishima(敷島澄子)
Aki Hayasaka
as Naomi Shikishima(敷島直美)
Hideaki Tezuka
as Michitarô Ogisu / Servant of the villa(荻須道太郎)
Sadami Sakamoto
as Tsuguo Nishina(仁科継男)
Ranko Mizuki
as Moeko Shikishima - Sumiko's Step Mother(敷島萌子)
Rena Kuroki
as Machiko Machidori - Michitarô's Girl(待鳥まち子)
赤坂丽
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On the Beach about?
In a summer in Shonan village, Sumiko is the daughter of an important upper-class Shikishima family, she loves to paint pictures, is going through a cooling-off of an arranged marriage that did not...
Who directed On the Beach?
On the Beach was directed by Junichi Suzuki.
How long is On the Beach?
On the Beach has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was On the Beach released?
On the Beach was released on August 24, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On the Beach?
The main cast of On the Beach includes Rei Akasaka, Aki Hayasaka, Hideaki Tezuka, Sadami Sakamoto, Ranko Mizuki.