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A Scene at the Sea directed by Takeshita Kitano, is set in Japan and follows Shigeru, a young man who was born with a hearing impairment and works part time as garbage collector. On one of his rounds he comes across a broken surfboard, he does his best to repair it, and sets out with his partner Takaho to learning how to surf. This is a really beautiful and heartfelt film. With both main characters sharing the same hearing impairment, a lot of the story is conveyed visually by their expressions and what observers around them say. It’s excellently executed, seeing how just the act of trying to do something different effects those around the two for better or worse. While there is emphasis on surfing a lot of the shots in the film are focused on those at the shoreline observing and commentating. These shots linger at times with breaks of silence which make them more natural, but also leaving you to imagination what they’re describing. It’s risky but works as you find yourself rooting for Shigeru as he catches the attention of others. It’s a very relaxed and laid back film that is well worth checking out.