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The Waves

5.519521h 30mMovie

Before a young woman can be sold to a geisha, she becomes pregnant.

DirectorNoboru Nakamura

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Cast · Directed by Noboru Nakamura

SSShin Saburi
Shin Saburi
CAChikage Awashima
Chikage Awashima
KTKeiko Tsushima
Keiko Tsushima
YKYōko Katsuragi
Yōko Katsuragi
CRChishū Ryū
Chishū Ryū
TSTakeshi Sakamoto
Takeshi Sakamoto
SM
Shizuka Murase
AIAkira Ishihama
Akira Ishihama
HIHanshiro Iwai
Hanshiro Iwai
KSKōji Shitara
Kōji Shitara

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The Waves — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Waves?

The Waves isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Waves on Netflix?

No, The Waves is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is The Waves on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Waves isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Waves for free?

The Waves isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Waves?

The Waves hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 22, 1952. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.