Waterboys


1h 30m 2001

Brief Synopsis

When all but one member of the boys' high school swim team quits, senior Suzuki is left to pick up the pieces. Pretty new coach Sakuma attracts a host of young recruits, but many leave soon after joining. Left with only five members, Sakuma begins training the boys in synchronized swimming. As the t

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Sports
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Dentsu; Pony Canyon, Inc.; Toho Company Ltd.
Location
Japan

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

When all but one member of the boys' high school swim team quits, senior Suzuki is left to pick up the pieces. Pretty new coach Sakuma attracts a host of young recruits, but many leave soon after joining. Left with only five members, Sakuma begins training the boys in synchronized swimming. As the team prepares for their performance at the school carnival, they're faced with a number of unforseen obstacles. But in the end, the spirit of synchronized teamwork prevails.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Sports
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Dentsu; Pony Canyon, Inc.; Toho Company Ltd.
Location
Japan

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States January 2002

Released in United States May 2001

Released in United States September 2001

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 6-15, 2001.

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States May 2001 (Shown at Cannes International Film Festival (market) May 9-20, 2001.)

Released in United States January 2002 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Main Programme) January 23 - Feb 3, 2002.)

Released in United States September 2001 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival September 6-15, 2001.)

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Main Programme) January 23 - Feb 3, 2002.

Shown at Cannes International Film Festival (market) May 9-20, 2001.