# Tidal Wave (2009)

> A marine geologist races to save Haeundae from a mega-tsunami while intertwined families and lovers confront the cost of survival.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/20765

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
- Director: JK Youn
- Cast: Sul Kyung-gu, Ha Ji-won, Park Joong-hoon, Uhm Jung-hwa, Lee Min-ki, Kang Ye-won, Kim In-kwon, Song Jae-ho
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1153040/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, melodramatic, urgent, disaster movie marathon, korean cinema night

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