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Seaside Serendipity (2025)

Seaside Serendipity poster
Original title
海辺へ行く道
Directed by
Satoko Yokohama
Genre
drama
Country
Japan
Runtime
2h 20m
Rated
G
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A coastal town becomes a hub for artists who draw children and adults into their odd projects. The story follows these interactions through the lens of a child.

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What happens

Seaside Serendipity (Japanese: 海辺へ行く道) is a 2025 drama film for children, written and directed by Satoko Yokohama. The film based on Manga by Gin Miyoshi depicts a coastal town which attracts artists who involve children and adults in their mysterious activities. The film was selected in the Generation Kplus section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its World premiere on 17 February and competed for The Grand Prix of the International Jury for the Best Film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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