Sea Without Limit (2006)

Other name: 出口のない海, でぐちのないうみ, 沒有出口的海, 没有出路的海, 沒有出路的海, Deguchi no nai umi, Kaiten – Human Torpedo War, Sea Without Exit, สงครามบัญญัตินามวีรบุรุษ

Description:

Sea Without Limit is a gripping historical drama that follows Koji Namiki, a talented young pitcher celebrated for winning the National High School Baseball Championships. Upon entering university, Koji suffers a devastating elbow injury. Determined to return to the field, he and his teammates work tirelessly, placing all their hopes on his newly developed slowball, known as the magic pitch. However, their athletic dreams are suddenly shattered by the outbreak of WWII. Drafted into the military, they join the navy and endure brutal training to prepare for inevitable death. Assigned to a kaiten, a special attack submarine or human torpedo designed for suicide missions, Koji faces his final days within the gloomy ocean depths. Even as tragedy looms in the dark waters, Koji refuses to let go of his dream, holding onto the hope of throwing his magic pitch one last time. This powerful story beautifully contrasts the horrors of war with the enduring spirit of youth and passion.

Director: Sasabe Kiyoshi [佐々部清]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2006

Genre:Drama; War