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Swimming Upstream
Featured Movie ⭐ 4.3 TMDb

Swimming Upstream

1990 1h 35m Romance
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About the Film

One day after school, Kaoru glances at Sonoko at the pool side. He falls in love with her at first sight and decides to join the swimming team even though he cannot swim.

The Watchlist Wizard Verdict

The Vibe: Swimming Upstream is a heartwarming, passionate, and beautifully acted romance movie from 1990. Directed by Jōji Matsuoka, and starring Michitaka Tsutsui, Saki Takaoka, Mikihisa Azuma One day after school, Kaoru glances at Sonoko at the pool side.

Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 4.3/10, Swimming Upstream retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.

Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great love story. If you enjoy movies, Swimming Upstream deserves a spot on your watchlist.

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Production Specs

Status Released
Released 1990-06-02
Runtime 1h 35m
Budget N/A
Revenue N/A
Language JA

Top Billed Cast

Michitaka Tsutsui
Michitaka Tsutsui Kaoru
Saki Takaoka
Saki Takaoka Sonoko
Mikihisa Azuma
Mikihisa Azuma Nagai
Kazuko Shirakawa
Kazuko Shirakawa Babah, Kaoru's Grandmother
Tadanobu Asano
Tadanobu Asano Ushi
Orie Satō
Orie Satō Masae, Sonoko's Mother

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