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Key Features:
Natural disaster, Tsunami, Survival, Guilt, Redemption, Family relationships, Romantic relationships, Disaster film, Limited time, Korean cinema, Special effects, Destruction
Tone:
serious, dramatic, suspense-driven
Target Audience:
Disaster movie fans, Action movie enthusiasts, International cinema, Thrill-seekers
Emotional Arc:
Normalcy → Warning → Panic

Tidal Wave

2009-07-22
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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.

Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Cast
Sul Kyung-gu, Ha Ji-won, Park Joong-hoon, Uhm Jung-hwa, Lee Min-ki, Kang Ye-won, Kim In-kwon, Song Jae-ho, Kim Yoo-jung, Seong Byeong-suk
Crew
Kim Hwi, JK Youn, JK Youn
Rating
6.9(476 votes)
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