Dangerous Waters
Dangerous Waters

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Dangerous Waters

1999
Movie
95 min
English

A single mom and her boyfriend, along with her young son and teenage daughter, go whitewater rafting where they find themselves menaced by a pair of escaped convicts searching for stolen money.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Director: Kim Ki-dukGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

A lonely, middle-aged fisherman rescues a young woman who has attempted suicide by jumping into the sea. He takes her in, and they develop a complex and troubled relationship. The fisherman is possessive and controlling, while the woman struggles to escape her past and her current predicament.

Critical Reception

Dangerous Waters received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its raw emotional intensity and Kim Ki-duk's distinctive visual style, but criticism for its bleak narrative and sometimes disturbing themes. Audiences found the film challenging but also compelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and strong performances.

  • Criticized for its bleak outlook and uncomfortable subject matter.

  • Kim Ki-duk's signature stark visual storytelling is evident.

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Fun Fact

Director Kim Ki-duk often explored themes of isolation, desire, and the harsh realities of life in his early films, and 'Dangerous Waters' is a prime example of his distinctive, often unsettling, cinematic voice.

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