Tidal Wave (2009)

There is No Escape from Nature's Wrath.

Tidal Wave (2009) poster

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.

Director: JK Youn
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lee Byung-woo
Cinematography: Kim Yeong-ho
Editing: Shin Min-kyung
Production: Polygon Entertainment, CJ Entertainment, JK Film
Country: South Korea
Language: English, 한국어/조선말
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $72M
Original Language: ko

Themes

Disaster and Destruction, Grand Catastrophe and Survival, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Profound Sadness and Tears, Volcano Eruption and Dangerous Trek

Keywords

helicopter, beach, loss of loved one, cigarette, giant wave, tsunami, family relationships, disaster, tears, single father, tearjerker, trapped in an elevator, tidal wave, disaster movie, busan, south korea

Trailer

Tidal Wave Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave was directed by JK Youn.
Who stars in Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave stars Sul Kyung-gu, Ha Ji-won, Park Joong-hoon, Uhm Jung-hwa, Lee Min-ki, Kang Ye-won.
How long is Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave is a Action, Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Tidal Wave?
Tidal Wave had a budget of $16M.
How much did Tidal Wave gross?
Tidal Wave grossed $72M worldwide.
Where was Tidal Wave produced?
Tidal Wave was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of Tidal Wave?
The themes of Tidal Wave include: Disaster and Destruction, Grand Catastrophe and Survival, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Profound Sadness and Tears, Volcano Eruption and Dangerous Trek.