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Waves at the Bottom of the River

2000·Show
10Episodes in1Season
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Family, class and money, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Núi is the son of a concubine in a wealthy family in 1960s Hai Phòng. Rejected by his father, Núi and his siblings face numerous hardships. As the war breaks out, they are sent to their maternal grandparents, in whose upbringing Núi’s life spirals into crimes and violence.
Vietnamese DramaFamily SagaCrime & RedemptionHistorical SettingSocial CommentaryComing-of-Age StoryClass ConflictMelancholy ToneCharacter-Driven

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Is Waves at the Bottom of the River worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (IMDb 9.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Waves at the Bottom of the River rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Waves at the Bottom of the River have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes of about 83 minutes each.

When did Waves at the Bottom of the River air?

It ran from 2000 to 2000 and has ended.

What language is Waves at the Bottom of the River in?

Vietnamese

It was made in Vietnamese. Produced in Vietnam.