Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play A deaf garbage collector happens upon a broken & discarded surfboard The discovery plants in him dreams of becoming a surf champion Encouraged by his also deaf girlfriend he persists against all odds Though trapped in silence their expression of love is no less profound A heartrending masterpiece that as with Kitano&s other films (Sonatine) (Fireworks) has a sharp eye for human frailties & a love for the courage of the underdog Special features New HD restoration New audio commentary by film critic Jasper Sharp First 1000 copies contain a limited edition slipcase featuring new artwork