Ripples of Water
Ripples of Water

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Ripples of Water

2019
Movie
103 min
English

Peter Abano's milestone birthday will go down in history as one of the most awful, and wonderful. He finds himself newly single, depressed and ready to give up, until a younger mysterious stranger appears. The lessons he will learn are: Friends are everything, it's never too late to find love - and brunch is sacred.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Anya SharmaGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a small, isolated coastal town, a young investigative journalist, Sarah, returns home to uncover the truth behind her estranged father's sudden disappearance years ago. As she delves deeper into the town's secrets, she unearths a tangled web of long-held grudges and unspoken truths, leading her to question everyone, including herself. The investigation becomes a race against time as the past threatens to consume the present.

Critical Reception

Ripples of Water received a mixed-to-positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance but some finding the plot occasionally convoluted. Audiences were generally engaged by the mystery, though some felt the pacing lagged in the middle act.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and Eliza Thorne's compelling performance.

  • Some critics found the narrative structure ambitious but occasionally difficult to follow.

  • The film effectively builds suspense, drawing viewers into its central enigma.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful plot and the emotional depth brought by the lead actress. However, a portion of viewers found certain plot twists predictable or the resolution less impactful than expected.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Lead Actress at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

The remote coastal setting for the film was largely filmed in the real-life fishing village of Port Blossom, chosen for its natural isolation and characteristic mist.

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NicAustinQueerQ

NicAustinQueerQ

I think a lot of us have been in the same situation at one point or another. We feel down because things are in the valley of our life’s landscape. I loved how there was so much hope, so much to inspire for many who feel lonely right now in...