Chasing Waves

Chasing Waves

To honour the past. To pursue a dream. To fuel the soul.

TV-PG 2023 · 1 season · 8 eps · ★ 4.8 · Documentary

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An docu-series exploring the unique and wonderful surf culture in Japan, highlighting the dramatic push and pull between convention and innovation. By chronicling the lives of both the trendsetters and the traditionalists, the series paints a captivating holistic picture of the global surf industry – from Australian-Japanese surfer, Connor O’Leary to freestyle surfers, Olympic hopefuls and businesspeople trying to make their mark.

Created by Christopher G. Cowen

Network: Disney+

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