Seaside Serendipity

Seaside Serendipity (Japanese: 海辺へ行く道) is a 2025 drama film for children, written and directed by Satoko Yokohama. The film based on Manga by Gin Miyoshi depicts a coastal town which attracts artists who involve children and adults in their mysterious activities.^[1][2][3]

Seaside Serendipity
Festival release poster
Japanese	海辺へ行く道
Literally	The road to the seaside
Directed by	Satoko Yokohama
Written by	Satoko Yokohama
Based on	海辺へ行く道 Manga by Gin Miyoshi
Produced by	Daisuke Wada
Starring	Kōnosuke Harada Kumiko Aso Kengo Kora Erika Karata
Cinematography	Yuta Tsukinaga
Edited by	Keiko Okawa
Music by	Zo Zhit
Production companies	Asako Nakano Masayoshi Jonai
Distributed by	Tokyo Theatre
Release date	17 February 2025 (2025-02-17) (Berlinale)
Running time	140 minutes
Country	Japan
Language	Japanese

The film was selected in the Generation Kplus section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its World premiere on 17 February and competed for The Grand Prix of the International Jury for the Best Film.^[4]

Synopsis

The tale of the film is heartwarming, rich in humor and kindness, celebrates life and its complexities.

In a coastal town attracting artists, 14-year-old Sosuke and his friends stay busy painting and helping with school projects. As carefree children interact with secret-laden adults, the sunlit ocean reflects their contrasting struggles—kids embracing challenges while adults seek elusive answers.

Cast

• Kōnosuke Harada as Sosuke Minami
• Kumiko Aso as Sumiko Minami
• Kengo Kora as Takaoka
• Erika Karata as Yoko
• Koharu Sugawara as Meg
• Ayame Goriki as Risako
• Shun Aoi as Teruo Nashimoto
• Toma Nakasu as Ryoichi Tachibana
• Nanami Yamazaki as Honoka Hirai
• Chise Niitsu as Kana Nashimoto
• Nobuhiro Suwa as Mr. A
• Jun Murakami as Ken
• Kankuro Kudo as Goro
• Maki Sakai as Shizuka

Release

Seaside Serendipity had its World premiere on 17 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Generation Kplus.^[5][6]

The film will also participate in the Setouchi International Art Festival 2025, one of Japan's largest art festivals held once every three years and marking its sixth installment, in 2025 it will be held from April 18 to May 25. The film is presented as a contemporary art piece and will be showcased at the art festival. This marks the first time the festival has included a film in its lineup.^[7][8]

The film is scheduled to be released nationwide in Japan in late summer 2025 by Tokyo Theater.^[2]

Accolades

Award	Date	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
Berlin International Film Festival	23 February 2025	The Grand Prix of the International Jury for the Best Film in Generation Kplus Special Mention	Seaside Serendipity	Special Mention	[9][10][11]