Ano natsu, ichiban shizukana umi 1991
Directed by Takeshi Kitano | Starring: Hiroko Oshima, Sabu Kawahara, Toshizo Fujiwara, Susumu Terajima
A deaf garbage collector happens upon a broken and discarded surfboard. The discovery plants in him dreams of becoming a surf champion. Encouraged by his also deaf girlfriend, he persists against all odds.