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Tidal Wave (2009)

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Tidal Wave (2009)

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.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
6.2

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.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Tidal Wave is rated 0 (Neutral/Centrist) because its central conflict, a natural disaster, is inherently apolitical, and the film's narrative primarily focuses on universal themes of human survival, resilience, and the strength of personal and community bonds rather than promoting a specific political ideology.

The movie features a diverse ensemble cast reflective of its South Korean setting, without engaging in explicit DEI-driven recasting of roles. Its narrative focuses on human drama during a disaster, portraying traditional identities in a neutral or positive light without explicit critique or central DEI themes.

Secondary

The film 'Tidal Wave' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on a natural disaster and its impact on various individuals and families, without incorporating any queer representation, resulting in a net impact rating of N/A.

The film 'Tidal Wave' is a disaster movie centered on a massive tsunami hitting Busan, South Korea. Its plot and character development are exclusively dedicated to the impending catastrophe and the struggle for survival. There are no discernible transsexual characters or themes portrayed within the movie's narrative.

The film is a disaster drama focused on a tsunami and its impact. Female characters are central to the narrative in dramatic and survival roles, but none are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

Tidal Wave (2009) is an original disaster film featuring characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, history, or prior installments whose gender could have been altered.

Tidal Wave (2009) is an original South Korean disaster film. It does not adapt pre-existing source material with established characters, nor is it a biopic. All characters were created for this specific film, thus precluding any race swaps.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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5.5
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6.9

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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