Swimming Upstream

Year: 1990

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Jōji Matsuoka

Romance

One day after school, Kaoru glances at Sonoko at the pool side. He falls in love with her at first sight and decides to join the swimming team even though he cannot swim.

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