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Chasing Waves

Chasing Waves
★ 4.8/10•2023•41m•TV-PG•Documentary
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To honour the past. To pursue a dream. To fuel the soul.

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.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime41m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 11, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - Chasing the DreamE142m

Chasing the Dream

In the wake of surfing's Olympic debut in Tokyo, Chasing Waves shines a spotlight on the people and places that are defining Japan's reach in the global surf culture.

Jan 11, 2023

Episode 2 - Weight of a NationE244m

Weight of a Nation

The weight of a nation rests on Team Japan as the athletes prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Mahina Maeda and Kanoa Igarashi reflect on their multicultural identities.

Jan 11, 2023

Episode 3 - Rising TideE340m

Rising Tide

In the wake of surfing's Olympic debut in Japan, we learn there are two types of surfers, those who compete, and those who are "free".

Jan 11, 2023

Episode 4 - LegacyE447m

Legacy

Family legacy is explored as surfers Sara Kohrogi and Connor O'Leary connect with their Japanese roots.

Jan 11, 2023

Episode 5 - Power of the OceanE542m

Power of the Ocean

The raw power of the ocean is revealed as Mahina Maeda learns to surf big waves and Yuma Takanuki explores the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and a tsunami's devastating impact on the surf community in Fukushima.

Jan 11, 2023

Episode 6 - Ebb and FlowE639m

Ebb and Flow

As the surfers deal with loss and setbacks, some question their pursuit of competitive surfing.

Jan 11, 2023

Episode 7 - UndercurrentsE735m

Undercurrents

Connor O'Leary fights for a comeback on the WSL Challenger Series, facing off against Olympic silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi in France.

Jan 11, 2023

Episode 8 - Sea of ChangeE850m

Sea of Change

As surfing becomes a permanent Olympic sport, the athletes look to the future. Mahina Maeda and Sara Kohrogi return to Japan to learn about a rite of passage they missed while growing up in America.

Jan 11, 2023

Actors

Connor O'Leary

Self

Mahina Maeda

Self

Hiroto Ohhara

Self

Sara Kohrogi

Self

Shino Matsuda

Self

Kanoa Igarashi

Kanoa Igarashi

Self

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