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Buoyancy

2019·Movie
1h 33min

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The day you lose hope, is the day you will die.

An innocent Cambodian boy is sold to a Thai broker and enslaved on a fishing trawler. As fellow slaves are tortured and murdered around him, he starts to wonder if his only hope of freedom is to become as violent as his captors.
Southeast Asian CinemaHuman TraffickingSurvival DramaSocially ConsciousGritty RealismMoral DilemmaBleak OutlookVisceral Experience

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Buoyancy legally?

Buoyancy is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Buoyancy worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Buoyancy rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Buoyancy?

1 h 33 min

Buoyancy runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Buoyancy?

Critics87
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 87 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see Buoyancy much the same way.

What language is Buoyancy in?

ThaiKhmer

It was made in Thai, with some Khmer. Produced in Australia, Cambodia, Thailand.

In how many countries can I watch Buoyancy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Buoyancy in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.