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Dead Tide

2026Drama1h 46mMandarin

Zhong, a recently released murderer, returns to his fishing village because of his father's death. Ten years ago, Zhong was convicted of manslaughter and imprisoned for accidentally killing a young man from a neighbouring village. Haunted by guilt, Zhong seeks out the victim's family, who have since moved away, hoping for their forgiveness. Along the way, he encounters Xue, a mentally ill woman confined to a stilt house. The two, both longing for redemption, help heal each other's past wounds.

Story Line

Zhong, a recently released murderer, returns to his fishing village because of his father's death. Ten years ago, Zhong was convicted of manslaughter and imprisoned for accidentally killing a young man from a neighbouring village. Haunted by guilt, Zhong seeks out the victim's family, who have since moved away, hoping for their forgiveness. Along the way, he encounters Xue, a mentally ill woman confined to a stilt house. The two, both longing for redemption, help heal each other's past wounds.

7.3Global · TMDB

Nine-factor breakdown

SHOWING: GLOBAL
Story
8.0
Acting
7.8
Visuals
8.0
Emotion
7.3
Comedy
8.0
Pacing
7.9
Sound
7.8
Directing
7.9
Rewatch
8.0