CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 1h 24m

Numakage Public Pool

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For over five decades, a beloved Tokyo suburban pool affectionately called “the ocean” offered health, joy, and belonging to elderly swimmers, families, and the local gay community. But when urban development forces its demolition, a wave of grief sweeps through those who called it home. Through powerful, intimate moments, this deeply human story explores loss not tied to death, but to place, memory, and identity. Guided by the five stages of grief, director Ota invites us to reflect on what it means to say goodbye not just to a building, but to a vital space of connection, healing, and shared life.

Directed byShingo Ota

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 24m
Language
JA
Released
September 5, 2026

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Shingo Ota
Produced by
Kyoko Takenaka

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