Fishes in August


1h 29m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Kenji is a teenager with a secret crush on fellow student Reiko. Reiko, though, fancies Arai, the hunky star of the swimming team. She asks Kenji to help introduce her to Arai, as both boys are on the same team. Arai realises how Kenji feels about Reiko and backs off, but Kenji still goes on his fir

Film Details

Also Known As
Mizu No Naka No Hachigatsu
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK); Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK)

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 29m

Synopsis

Kenji is a teenager with a secret crush on fellow student Reiko. Reiko, though, fancies Arai, the hunky star of the swimming team. She asks Kenji to help introduce her to Arai, as both boys are on the same team. Arai realises how Kenji feels about Reiko and backs off, but Kenji still goes on his first date with Reiko and finds her with Arai.

Film Details

Also Known As
Mizu No Naka No Hachigatsu
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK); Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK)

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 29m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Golden Alexander award at the 1998 Thessaloniki International Film Festival.

Winner of the New Directors prize at the 1998 San Sebastian International Film Festival.

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States March 1999

Released in United States November 1998

Released in United States September 1998

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1998

Shown at Cinequest 2000: The San Jose Film Festival (in competition) February 24 - March 5, 2000

Shown at Cleveland International Film Festival (World Tour) March 18-28, 1999.

Released in United States 2000 (Shown at Cinequest 2000: The San Jose Film Festival (in competition) February 24 - March 5, 2000)

Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Zabaltegi) September 17-26, 1998.

Shown at Thessaloniki International Film Festival in Greece November 13-22, 1998.

Feature directorial debut for TV director Yoichiro Takahashi.

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1998

Released in United States March 1999 (Shown at Cleveland International Film Festival (World Tour) March 18-28, 1999.)

Released in United States September 1998 (Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Zabaltegi) September 17-26, 1998.)

Released in United States November 1998 (Shown at Thessaloniki International Film Festival in Greece November 13-22, 1998.)