Chasing Waves(2023)
To honour the past. To pursue a dream. To fuel the soul.
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.
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Season 1
8 episodes • 2023
Season 1
8 episodes • 2023
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chasing the Dream | Jan 11, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Weight of a Nation | Jan 11, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Rising Tide | Jan 11, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Legacy | Jan 11, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Power of the Ocean | Jan 11, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Ebb and Flow | Jan 11, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Undercurrents | Jan 11, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Sea of Change | Jan 11, 2023 | 0.0 |
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