Ano Natsu, Ichiban Shizukana Umi

A Scene at the Sea, known in Japan as Ano Natsu, Ichiban Shizukana Umi (あの夏、いちばん静かな海, lit. "That Summer, the Calmest Ocean") is a 1991 Japanese film written and directed by Kitano Takeshi.

This movie was a break from previous Kitano fare, in that it featured no gangsters. Instead Ano Natsu presented a simple story about a deaf garbage collector, played by Maki Kuroudo, who is determined to learn how to surf--and does so almost at the expense of the girl he loves.

Kitano's more delicate, romantic side came to the fore here, along with his trademark deadpan approach.