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.

Chasing Waves (2023)

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

★ 4.8/10 January 11, 2023 1 season

Documentary

Creator: Christopher G. Cowen

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.

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Creators

Christopher G. Cowen

Cast

Connor O'Leary Self Mahina Maeda Self Hiroto Ohhara Self Sara Kohrogi Self Shino Matsuda Self Kanoa Igarashi Self