Chasing Waves

2023 | 1 seasons | 8 episodes | 4.8 ★ (4)

Chasing Waves
  • Overview

    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.

  • Tagline

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

  • First Air Date

    11 January 2023

  • Last Air Date

    11 January 2023

  • Creator

    Christopher G. Cowen

  • Stars

    Connor O'Leary

    Mahina Maeda

    Hiroto Ohhara

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