Eyes, the Sea and a Ball

Eyes, the Sea and a Ball

1967 · 115 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama

A teacher in a poor island community tries to improve his students' spirits by entering them in a volleyball tournament as long-shot underdogs.

Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita · Written by Keisuke Kinoshita

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