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The Wave

2015R1h 45m6.7 / 10

It was only a matter of time.

Although theorised, no one is really ready when a mountain pass above the scenic and narrow Geiranger fjord in Norway collapses and creates a tsunami over 300 feet high. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.

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Synopsis

Although theorised, no one is really ready when a mountain pass above the scenic and narrow Geiranger fjord in Norway collapses and creates a tsunami over 300 feet high. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.

More about The Wave

Cast

Kristoffer JonerKristian Eikjord
Ane Dahl TorpIdun Karlsen
Jonas Hoff OftebroSondre Eikjord
Edith Haagenrud-SandeJulia Eikjord
Fridtjov SåheimArvid Øvrebø
Laila GoodyMargot Valldal
Arthur BerningJacob Vikra
Herman BernhoftGeorg

Credits

Directed by
Roar Uthaug
Written by
Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, John Kåre Raake, Roar Uthaug, Martin Sundland, John Kåre Raake

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
Norwegian
Original title
Bølgen
Collection
Wave / Quake Collection
Budget
$5.9M
Box office
$13M

Production

  • FantefilmNorway
  • Film i VästSweden
  • Tre VännerSweden

Themes

avalanchebomb shelterdisasterdisaster moviefamily in perilfjordgeologisthotel