Tidal Wave
해운대
2009South KoreaLanguage: koDirected by JK Youn★ 6.9
Available in English: subtitled
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.
Themes and style
Tone
melancholichopefulbrutalwarm
Pacing
slow burnescalatingslow build to explosion
Story
survivalescapereunion
Emotion
guiltgriefall-consuming lovesacrificeredemptionbelonging
Themes
class and moneyfamily dutyfamily wounds passed down
Feel
catharticgut punchcrowd pleaseremotionally wrecking
Violence
graphic