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Swimming Upstream

4.219901h 35mMovieRomance

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.

DirectorJōji Matsuoka
WriterJōji Matsuoka

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 2 other countries

Swimming Upstream isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Japan, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jōji Matsuoka

MTMichitaka Tsutsui
Michitaka Tsutsui
Kaoru
STSaki Takaoka
Saki Takaoka
Sonoko
MAMikihisa Azuma
Mikihisa Azuma
Nagai
KSKazuko Shirakawa
Kazuko Shirakawa
Babah, Kaoru's Grandmother
TATadanobu Asano
Tadanobu Asano
Ushi
OSOrie Satō
Orie Satō
Masae, Sonoko's Mother
TOTomoko Otakara
Tomoko Otakara
Ririko
KTKumiko Tsuchiya
Kumiko Tsuchiya
Pooh
MIMasatô Ibu
Masatô Ibu
Kaoru's Teacher
RYReiko Yasuhara
Reiko Yasuhara
Osanai
KSKinzō Sakura
Kinzō Sakura
Yoshio
HK
Hideki Kondo
Takeda

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Swimming Upstream — streaming FAQ

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