Still the Water
By Naomi Kawase
2014 | 121 min | Drama
Amami-Oshima Island in Japan. A 14-year-old boy finds a body floating in the sea. He asks his girlfriend for help.
Jun Murakami
ActorJun Murakami is a Japanese actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television. He has appeared in a variety of critically acclaimed films such as "Tokyo Sonata" (2008), "Shin Godzilla" (2016), and "Shoplifters" (2018), which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Murakami has also starred in the Japanese drama series "Nippon Noir" (2014) and "Jikken Keiji Totori" (2020). While there is limited publicly available information on specific awards he has received, Murakami is recognized for his skilled portrayals in a range of roles, showcasing his talent and depth as an actor.
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