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Waiting for the Sea

2012·Movie
1h 49min

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Big heart, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Faith and meaning, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Music Composition8

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AdultsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Sailor Marat carries a great burden. His whole village condemns him since his wife and many fishermen were washed off his boat in a mysterious sea storm. Ever since then the sea has vanished. One day, Marat returns to his village, obsessed by the idea of making the sea return and so the dead. He begins rebuilding his shipwreck in the middle of the desert, dragging it towards the endless horizon. Only his last close friend Balthasar, and Tamara, the sister of Marat's deceased wife, believe in him. Tamara, deeply in love with Marat, who repulses her, knows from a fortune teller that maybe not her dream but his might come true. One morning Marat wakes up by the sound of water - the sea has returned, ready to take what belongs to her...
Magical RealismPoignant DramaGrief & ObsessionPhilosophical QuestVisually EvocativeSlow Burn NarrativeSymbolic StorytellingUnrequited LoveAtmospheric

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Where can I stream Waiting for the Sea legally?

Waiting for the Sea is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Waiting for the Sea worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Waiting for the Sea rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Waiting for the Sea?

1 h 49 min

Waiting for the Sea runs 1 h 49 min.

What language is Waiting for the Sea in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Belgium, Germany, France, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine.

In how many countries can I watch Waiting for the Sea?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Waiting for the Sea in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.