Tidal Wave

Tidal Wave

There is No Escape from Nature's Wrath.

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Release Date

7/22/2009

Runtime

120 mins

Overview

On Haeundae Beach, a guilt-ridden fisherman takes care of a woman whose father accidentally got killed. A scientist reunites with his ex-wife and a daughter who doesn't even remember his face. And a poor rescue worker falls in love with a rich city girl. When they all find out a gigantic tsunami will hit the beach, they realize they only have 10 minutes to escape.

Status

Released

Original Language

Korean

Budget

$16,000,000

Revenue

$71,641,901

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A disaster film that takes time to build emotional stakes around its characters before unleashing a catastrophic tsunami. It balances intimate human drama with large-scale spectacle, making the rush to escape feel personally devastating rather than merely thrilling.

Mood

Dread-soakedExhilarating

Themes

FamilyGriefSurvivalRedemption

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Brisk

Look

NaturalisticWidescreen epic

Structure

Ensemble

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Graphic violence

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