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Tidal Wave (2009)

Original title: 해운대

2009-07-22 · 2h 0m · KO
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There is No Escape from Nature's Wrath.

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.

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JK YounDirector, WriterKim HwiWriter
Budget
$16M
Box office
$71.6M

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Sul Kyung-guSul Kyung-guChoi Man-shikHa Ji-wonHa Ji-wonGang Yeon-heuiPark Joong-hoonPark Joong-hoonKim HwiUhm Jung-hwaUhm Jung-hwaLee Yu-jinLee Min-kiLee Min-kiChoi Hyeong-sikKang Ye-wonKang Ye-wonKim Hee-meeKim In-kwonKim In-kwonOh Dong-chunSong Jae-hoSong Jae-hoChoi's UncleSeong Byeong-sukSeong Byeong-sukDong-chun's motherKim Ji-youngKim Ji-youngGeum-ryeonCheon Bo-geunCheon Bo-geunSeung-hyeonYeo Ho-minYeo Ho-minJun-ha

Keywords

DisasterBusan, south koreaLoss of loved oneHelicopterBeachFamily relationshipsSingle fatherTearjerkerDisaster movieTearsTsunamiTidal waveCigarette smokingCigaretteGiant waveTrapped in an elevatorSouth koreaDisaster film

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Thriller · DramaTheme affinityDisaster · Busan South Korea · Loss Of Loved OneDialogue densityDramaPacingActionEmotional intensityLoss Of Loved One · Family RelationshipsDirector preference249919

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What is Tidal Wave about?

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.

How long is Tidal Wave?

Tidal Wave has a runtime of 120 minutes.

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