# Ocean Waves (1993)

> A wistful anime recollection of high school friendship and an elusive first love resurfacing around a hometown reunion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12692

## Facts

- Runtime: 72 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Romance
- Director: Tomomi Mochizuki
- Cast: Nobuo Tobita, Yoko Sakamoto, Toshihiko Seki, Yuri Amano, Kae Araki, Jun'ichi Kanemaru, Ai Satou, Aya Hisakawa
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108432/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, intimate, reflective, quiet evening, nostalgic afternoon

## Synopsis

A nostalgic journey through the bittersweet memories of youth and first love.

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