Numakage Public Pool

movie · Released

For over five decades, a beloved Tokyo suburban pool affectionately called “the ocean” offered health, joy, and belonging to elderly swimmers, families, and the local gay community. But when urban development forces its demolition, a wave of grief sweeps through those who called it home. Through powerful, intimate moments, this deeply human story explores loss not tied to death, but to place, memory, and identity. Guided by the five stages of grief, director Ota invites us to reflect on what it means to say goodbye not just to a building, but to a vital space of connection, healing, and shared life.

Release dates

• Theatrical release: 2026-09-05
• Trailer: 2025-05-26

Timeline

• 2026-09-05 — Released: TMDb status: Released
• 2026-09-05 — Release date set: Release date set to 2026-09-05
• 2026-09-05 — Theatrical release: Theatrical Release (JP)
• 2025-05-26 — Trailer: Trailer: Numakage Public Pool Trailer│Doc Edge Festival 2025

Also confirmed: Director attached.

Cast & crew

Shingo Ota