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Friday, April 17, 2009

DIVE (2008)

Tomoki Sakai (Kento Hayashi ) is an average junior-high student. Fascinated by the diving skills of Yoichi Fujitani (Sosuke Ikematsu ), an elite athlete born into a family of former Olympic divers, Tomoki joins the Mizuki Diving Club (MDC) where Yoichi trains. However, the club is in the red, and its very survival is under question. Beautiful Kayoko Asaki (Asaka Seto ) has just returned from the US and joins the club as a new coach, with the mission to save MDC. Her goal is for the club to produce an athlete capable of competing in the Olympics. She brings in Shibuki Okitsu (Junpei Mizobata), a skillful diver with a wild streak from Tsugaru. His volcanic personality and fierce competitiveness change the stmosphere in the club. Meanwhile, Kayoko discovers that Tomoki possesses an unique ability called “diamond eyes” and inspires him to begin serious training. Tomoki, Yoichi, and Shibuki have to overcome personal problems, and struggle through conflicts and setbacks in the sport to achieve their dreams.
Can they make it to the Olympics?
What is the mystery of the “diamond eyes”?
What do the boys see from the edge of their physical limits?

The hot summer of three boys hooked on the thrill of diving is about to begin.

Director: Naoto Kumazawa
Starring: Kento Hayashi, Sosuke Ikematsu, Junpei Mizobata
2008/Color/115min/Vista Size/Dolby Digital

©2008"DIVE"Film Partners

Review: Coming Soon!!

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