Dew
Dew

Movie spotlight

Dew

2019
Movie
125 min
Thai

Dew is about 2 friends who developed feelings for each other. But they lived in a time when homosexuality wasn't accepted.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Kalani LiuGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a near future where water is a luxury, a desperate father must navigate a dangerous system to secure his family's survival. He confronts a ruthless corporation hoarding the precious resource, leading him down a path of moral compromise and intense struggle against overwhelming odds. The film explores themes of survival, sacrifice, and the fight for basic human rights in a dystopian society.

Critical Reception

Dew received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its timely themes and intense atmosphere, though some found its pacing uneven. Audiences were generally engaged by its dystopian premise and the emotional core of the story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relevant social commentary on resource scarcity.

  • Felt that the film’s tension and atmosphere were effectively built.

  • Some viewers noted predictable plot points and underdeveloped characters in secondary roles.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's thought-provoking premise and its exploration of a plausible future crisis. Many found the father's struggle compelling, though a portion of viewers wished for more innovative storytelling.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the Urbanworld Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Kalani Liu also starred in the film as the protagonist, a decision made to maintain creative control and personal connection to the character's journey.

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