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The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry

2023Movie21 min

62
DecentGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, slow-burning romance movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

A haunted woman named Ida journeys from Germany to Jordan, to an eerie and deserted port town on the Red Sea where her partner, Ismail, recently disappeared. Wandering through desolate bars, hotels, and offices, Ida attempts to feel Ismail’s presence one last time and to say goodbye.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Grief Journey
  • Atmospheric Thriller
  • Mystery of Disappearance
  • Eerie Exploration
  • Meditative
  • Deserted Landscapes
  • Emotional Closure
  • International Setting
  • Subdued Melancholy

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Directed by
Faris Alrjoob
Music by
Omar Fadel

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Facts

May 24, 2023 · 21 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 24, 2023
Runtime
21 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Thriller, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, Arabic
Made in
Germany, Jordan
Available in
20 countries

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Where can I stream The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry?

In the United States, The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry streams on MUBI. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Red Sea Makes Me Wanna Cry?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.