Swimming Upstream (1990)
Movie 1h 35m ★ 1.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 1990, Swimming Upstream is a romance movie. It is directed by Jōji Matsuoka. The cast includes Tadanobu Asano, Masatô Ibu and Michitaka Tsutsui. The running time is 1h 35m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 1.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Jōji MatsuokaDirector
- Tadanobu Asanoas Ushi
- Masatô Ibuas Kaoru's Teacher
- Michitaka Tsutsuias Kaoru
- Saki Takaokaas Sonoko
- Mikihisa Azumaas Nagai
- Kazuko Shirakawaas Babah, Kaoru's Grandmother
- Orie Satōas Masae, Sonoko's Mother
- Tomoko Otakaraas Ririko
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Questions about Swimming Upstream
- What genre is Swimming Upstream?
- Swimming Upstream is categorised as Romance.
- Who stars in Swimming Upstream?
- Tadanobu Asano, Masatô Ibu, Michitaka Tsutsui, Saki Takaoka, Mikihisa Azuma appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Swimming Upstream?
- Jōji Matsuoka directed Swimming Upstream.
- How long is Swimming Upstream?
- Swimming Upstream runs for 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- Is Swimming Upstream worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 1.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Swimming Upstream?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
