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A Scene at the Sea (1991)
A deaf garbage collector happens upon a broken and discarded surfboard. The discovery plants in him dreams of becoming a surf champion. Encouraged by his also deaf girlfriend, he persists against all odds.
A deaf garbage collector happens upon a broken and discarded surfboard. The discovery plants in him dreams of becoming a surf champion. Encouraged by his also deaf girlfriend, he persists against all odds.
The film is rated neutral as it focuses on apolitical themes of personal perseverance, quiet passion, and the profound bond between two individuals, consciously avoiding any explicit political or ideological stance.
This film features a cast that is traditional for its Japanese cultural context, without engaging in explicit DEI-driven casting or role swaps. Its narrative centers on a male protagonist's personal journey, presenting traditional identities neutrally or positively, and does not include an explicit critique of such identities or make DEI themes central to its storyline.
A Scene at the Sea is a minimalist drama centered on a deaf heterosexual couple and their journey into surfing. The film's narrative does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes, focusing instead on the protagonists' relationship and personal pursuits.
The film 'A Scene at the Sea' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a deaf couple's journey with surfing, and there are no depictions, positive or negative, of transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
A Scene at the Sea is an original film with no prior source material or historical figures. Therefore, its characters do not have a pre-established canonical gender that could be swapped.
As an original film, "A Scene at the Sea" does not adapt pre-existing characters from other media or historical records. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there are no prior canonical racial depictions to be altered.
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