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Movie

Tidal Wave

20092h6.9 / 10

There is No Escape from Nature's Wrath.

On Haeundae Beach, a guilt-ridden fisherman takes care of a woman whose father accidentally got killed. A scientist reunites with his ex-wife and a daughter who doesn't even remember his face. And a poor rescue worker falls in love with a rich city girl. When they all find out a gigantic tsunami will hit the beach, they realize they only have 10 minutes to escape.

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Checked Jul 25, 2026

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Synopsis

On Haeundae Beach, a guilt-ridden fisherman takes care of a woman whose father accidentally got killed. A scientist reunites with his ex-wife and a daughter who doesn't even remember his face. And a poor rescue worker falls in love with a rich city girl. When they all find out a gigantic tsunami will hit the beach, they realize they only have 10 minutes to escape.

More about Tidal Wave

Cast

Sul Kyung-guChoi Man-shik
Ha Ji-wonGang Yeon-heui
Park Joong-hoonKim Hwi
Uhm Jung-hwaLee Yu-jin
Lee Min-kiChoi Hyeong-sik
Kang Ye-wonKim Hee-mee
Kim In-kwonOh Dong-chun
Song Jae-hoChoi's Uncle

Credits

Directed by
JK Youn
Written by
JK Youn, Kim Hwi

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
Korean
Original title
해운대
Budget
$16M
Box office
$71.6M

Production

  • Polygon Entertainment
  • CJ EntertainmentSouth Korea
  • JK FilmSouth Korea

Themes

beachbusan, south koreacigarettedisasterdisaster moviefamily relationshipsgiant wavehelicopter