An Ocean Too Deep
An Ocean Too Deep

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An Ocean Too Deep

2001
Movie
98 min
Mandarin

A Canadian writer and a Taiwanese teenager meet in a village in the east coast of Taiwan.

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IMDb3.9/10
Director: Christopher St. JohnGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced investigative journalist, haunted by a past mistake, is given a chance at redemption when he starts looking into a series of suspicious deaths connected to a powerful corporation. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches higher than he ever imagined, putting his own life in grave danger.

Critical Reception

An Ocean Too Deep received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the film's attempt at a suspenseful thriller, the execution was largely seen as falling short of its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its formulaic storytelling and lack of originality.

  • Performances were generally considered uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • The thriller elements were present but lacked genuine tension or surprise.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'An Ocean Too Deep' is largely unavailable or unrated on Google, with limited user reviews to draw a consensus from.

Fun Fact

The film marked one of Christopher St. John's directorial efforts, where he also took on a leading acting role.

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