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The movie "Umizaru" is the story of 14 young Japan Coast Guard officers who take part in a grueling training to become rescue divers. They must endure and survive a 50-day training. Daisuke Senzaki (Hideaki Ito) and 13 other recruits take part in the training. With his love for the ocean and dream to work as a rescuer at sea, a rescue diver seemed like the perfect occupation for Daisuke.
Practical Effects
Real underwater stunts, no tank fakes
Cinematography
Ocean shots that'll make you seasick
Acting
Hideaki Ito's slow-burn determination

Director
Eiichiro Hasumi
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