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Swing Girls
Why this pick
The same buoyant underdog-team energy: a group of initially unprepared students discover camaraderie, discipline and joy while mounting an unlikely public performance.
A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
MOVIE2001 1h 30m JPN
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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CINEHUNCH / THE NEXT FRAME
Keep the feeling.
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Why this pick
Its gentle, deadpan humor and quietly encouraging community spirit echo Waterboys’ pleasure in watching ordinary people gain confidence through a collaborative project.
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Linda Linda Linda
Why this pick
A relaxed, affectionate high-school ensemble comedy about students pulling together for a festival performance, with the same unforced warmth and lovable amateurism.
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Wood Job!
Why this pick
Another Shinobu Yaguchi crowd-pleaser, pairing fish-out-of-water embarrassment with lively physical comedy and a sincere coming-of-age bond with an unexpected community.
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Dance with Me
Why this pick
Yaguchi again turns performance anxiety into exuberant comedy, following an awkward protagonist toward self-acceptance through playful musical set pieces.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Suzuki is a high-school student who aspires to become a great swimmer; however, he is the only person in the school's swimming team. Soon, a beautiful new swimming teacher starts work at the high school. Dozens of boys decide to join the swimming team, but when they realize that she teaches synchronized swimming (which is generally a women's sport), all but Suzuki and four other boys drop out. The teacher soon takes maternity leave, and for some time the team is on hiatus. However, when Suzuki watches a dolphin show he decides to ask the dolphin trainer to be their coach.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Hiroshi Tamaki
Sato
Aya Hirayama
Shizuko Kiuchi
Yoji Tanaka
Security Guard
Tetta Sugimoto
Mr. Sugita
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Suzuki
Naoto Takenaka
Isomura
Akira Emoto
'Mama-san'