Numakage Public Pool

Overview

For over five decades, a beloved Tokyo suburban pool affectionately called “the ocean” offered health, joy, and belonging to elderly swimmers, families, and the local gay community. But when urban development forces its demolition, a wave of grief sweeps through those who called it home. Through powerful, intimate moments, this deeply human story explores loss not tied to death, but to place, memory, and identity. Guided by the five stages of grief, director Ota invites us to reflect on what it means to say goodbye not just to a building, but to a vital space of connection, healing, and shared life.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 5, 2026

Original language

English

Director

Shingo Ota

Producer

Kyoko Takenaka

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt39960572