Storyline
Set in 1945 at the end of World War II. Saku arrives on Kakeromajima as the head of navy special forces. He is admired by the children on the island and he is interested in learning the island song as well as drinking with his men. Toe is an elementary school teacher on Kakeromajima and she has feelings for Saku.
Cast & Crew
Hikari Mitsushima
Toe Ohira
Lead
Kai Inowaki
Otsubo
Kento Nagayama
Lieutenant Saku
Masane Tsukayama
Toe's Father
Yohta Kawase
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michio Koshikawa's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Life and Death on the Shore is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
