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Japanese Classics, 1983

The Catch

魚影の群れ

Director Somai Shinji

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A significant drama set on the Shimokita Peninsula portraying the three-way love-hate relationship between a lifelong tuna fisherman, his daughter, and her boyfriend who aspires to be a fisherman. The viewer will be overwhelmed by the extended takes capturing the taut tension tuna fishing's majesty.

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The Catch 1 — ©1983/2026 SHOCHIKU Co., Ltd.

The Catch 2 — ©1983/2026 SHOCHIKU Co., Ltd.

The Catch 3 — ©1983/2026 SHOCHIKU Co., Ltd.

The Catch 4 — ©1983/2026 SHOCHIKU Co., Ltd.

The Catch 5 — ©1983/2026 SHOCHIKU Co., Ltd.

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Mon, 11/02

10:3513:25

Kadokawa Cinema Yurakucho

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Director: Somai Shinji
Original title: 魚影の群れ
Country/Region: Japan
Year: 1983
Length: 141min
Section: Japanese Classics
Edition: Tokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39
Original language: Japanese
Format: Color
Selection: Official selection
Elsewhere: Festival page Letterboxd IMDb Wikidata TMDB Douban

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Somai Shinji

After dropping out of Chuo University, Somai joined Nikkatsu Studio as a contract AD. He established a fresh visual style in Sailor Suit and Machine Gun (1981), The Catch (1983), and Typhoon Club (Tokyo International Film Festival Young Cinema Grand Prix 1985).

From Tokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39

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Director: Somai Shinji
Original work: Yoshimura Akira
Screenplay: Tanaka Yozo
Cinematography: Naganuma Mutsuo
Lighting: Kumagai Hideo
Sound: Nobuoka Makoto
Cast: Ogata Ken, Natsume Masako, Koichi SATO, Toake Yukiyo
Distributor in Japan: Shochiku Co., Ltd.

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