Theatrical Film (2016) starring Satomi Kobayashi as Chinatsu Nakashima, 7.4/10 IMDb — Critically warm.
After the Storm (海よりもまだ深く) is the theatrical film Satomi Kobayashi appeared in during 2016,
and a marker of the mature middle period of her career — year 34 of her on-screen career.
After the Storm in the Filmography
After the Storm is
credit #44 of 56 in the chronological filmography, released 34 years after Satomi Kobayashi’s 1982 debut and 9 years before her most recent 2025 credit. It is one of 2 theatrical film releases she made in 2016.
| Chronological position | credit #44 of 56 |
|---|---|
| Theatrical Film rank | #20 of 23 in this format |
| 2010s position | #10 of 13 in the 2010s |
| Age at release | 51 years (born 1965) |
| 2016 output | 2 credits (this title plus 1 other) |
| Comedy genre peer set | 14 credits share this genre tag |
| Drama genre peer set | 37 credits share this genre tag |
| Previous credit | Sing My Life (2016) — 0 years earlier |
| Following credit | Cote d'Azur No.10 (2017) — 1 year later |
| IMDb identifier | tt5294966 |
The Role — Chinatsu Nakashima
The Character
Chinatsu Nakashima
In After the Storm, Kobayashi inhabits Chinatsu Nakashima — a role calibrated to the mature middle period of her career. The performance carries the restraint and observational stillness that has come to define her later filmography.
Original Japanese Titling
| Japanese title | 海よりもまだ深く |
|---|---|
| English release title | After the Storm |
Genre Footprint
The film is catalogued under Comedy, Drama on IMDb — placing it among critically warm entries in Kobayashi’s filmography.
Drama
The Production
Format & Vital Statistics
| Format | Theatrical Film |
|---|---|
| Year | 2016 · 2010s |
| Runtime | 1h 58m |
| IMDb rating | 7.4 / 10 |
| Votes | 14,167 |
Recognition for This Title
Nikkan Sports Film Award
Best Supporting Actress · 2017
In the Career Arc
Position in a 44-Year Career
Released in 2016, this theatrical film sits in the mature middle period of her career, year 34 after Kobayashi’s 1982 debut in I Are You, You Am Me.
Critical Position vs Career Median
The 7.4/10 IMDb score (from 14,167 votes) lands
+0.6 above
her career median of 6.8. Reception band: Critically warm.
Other Kobayashi Releases in 2016
- Sing My Life — Theatrical Film
Full Catalogue Record
Synopsis
Ryota is an unpopular writer although he won a literary award 15 years ago. Now, Ryota works as a private detective. He is divorced from his ex-wife Kyoko and he has an 11-year-old son Shingo. His mother Yoshiko lives alone at her apartment. One day, Ryota, his ex-wife Kyoko, and son Shingo gather at Yoshiko's apartment. A typhoon passes and the family must stay there all night long.
Production & Billing
| Original language | JA |
|---|---|
| Production companyies | Fuji Television Network, GAGA, Bandai Visual |
| Cast billing position | #3 (lead/principal) |
| Credited as | actress |
Regional Release Titles (35)
| Region | Title | Language | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR | Después de la tormenta | imdbDisplay | |
| AU | After the Storm | imdbDisplay | |
| BR | Depois da Tempestade | imdbDisplay | |
| CA | After the Storm | EN | imdbDisplay |
| CA | Après la tempête | FR | imdbDisplay |
| CL | Después de la tormenta | imdbDisplay | |
| CN | 比海更深 | CMN | imdbDisplay |
| CO | Después de la tormenta | imdbDisplay | |
| CZ | Po bouři | imdbDisplay | |
| DE | After the Storm | imdbDisplay | |
| DK | Efter stormen | imdbDisplay | |
| ES | Después de la tormenta | imdbDisplay | |
| FR | Après la tempête | imdbDisplay | |
| GB | After the Storm | imdbDisplay | |
| HK | After the Storm | EN | imdbDisplay |
| HU | Vihar után | imdbDisplay | |
| IE | After the Storm | EN | imdbDisplay |
| IL | Akharei ha'se'ara | HE | imdbDisplay |
| IN | After the Storm | EN | imdbDisplay |
| IT | Ritratto di famiglia con tempesta | imdbDisplay | |
| JP | 海よりもまだ深く | JA | imdbDisplay |
| MX | Tras la tormenta | imdbDisplay | |
| NO | Etter stormen | imdbDisplay | |
| NZ | After the Storm | EN | imdbDisplay |
| PH | After the Storm | EN | imdbDisplay |
| PL | Po burzy | imdbDisplay | |
| RO | După furtună | imdbDisplay | |
| RS | Posle oluje | imdbDisplay | |
| RU | После бури | imdbDisplay | |
| SE | Efter stormen | imdbDisplay | |
| TR | Fırtınadan Sonra | TR | imdbDisplay |
| TW | 比海還深 | imdbDisplay | |
| US | After the Storm | imdbDisplay | |
| UY | Después de la tormenta | ||
| ZA | After the Storm | EN | imdbDisplay |
Cinematic Keywords
About After the Storm
What role does Satomi Kobayashi play in After the Storm?
Satomi Kobayashi plays Chinatsu Nakashima in After the Storm (2016), a theatrical film.
How is After the Storm rated on IMDb?
After the Storm holds an IMDb score of 7.4/10 from 14,167 votes — +0.6 above Satomi Kobayashi's career median of 6.8.
What is the original Japanese title of After the Storm?
The original Japanese title is 海よりもまだ深く, released in 2016.
How long is After the Storm?
After the Storm runs 1h 58m.
