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Yes, I Can’t Swim (2022): Cast

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Yes, I Can’t Swim is a 2022 drama directed by Kensaku Watanabe, starring Hiroki Hasegawa as Yuji Takanashi, Haruka Ayase and Fusako Urabe. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.

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Yes, I Can’t Swim (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Kensaku Watanabe
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Yes, I Can’t Swim About?

The premise of Yes, I Can’t Swim without spoilers.

Yuji Takanashi, a university philosophy professor plagued by his inability to swim, constantly rationalizes the connection between water and humanity. On a whim, he signs up for a swimming course, confronting his fear head‑on. There he meets instructor Shizuka Usuhara, who, unfazed by his last‑minute doubts, accepts him into the class and begins guiding him through the water.

Yes, I Can’t Swim Themes & Keywords

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  • fear
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Cast & crew

Yes, I Can’t Swim Cast & Characters

Hiroki Hasegawa leads the cast as Yuji Takanashi, with Haruka Ayase as Shizuka Usuhara and Fusako Urabe as Yuko Tachibana. Directed by Kensaku Watanabe; 8 actors are credited in all.

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Yes, I Can’t Swim FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Yes, I Can’t Swim, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Yes, I Can’t Swim?

Yes, I Can’t Swim runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Yes, I Can’t Swim released?

Yes, I Can’t Swim was released on June 10, 2022.

Who directed Yes, I Can’t Swim?

Yes, I Can’t Swim was directed by Kensaku Watanabe.

More films by Kensaku Watanabe

Who is in the cast of Yes, I Can’t Swim?

Yes, I Can’t Swim stars Hiroki Hasegawa as Yuji Takanashi, Haruka Ayase as Shizuka Usuhara and Fusako Urabe as Yuko Tachibana, among 8 credited actors.

Does Yes, I Can’t Swim have a post-credit scene?

No. Yes, I Can’t Swim has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Yes, I Can’t Swim in?

The original language of Yes, I Can’t Swim is Japanese.

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