The Greater Meaning of Water

A quiet, earnest plunge into obsession and family friction, with underwater tension and a slow emotional build.

Directed by

Sky Christopherson

Genres

Drama

Starring

Martie Ashworth, Mark Brunetti, Tamara Christopherson

Tagline

The deeper you dive into the ocean...the deeper you dive into yourself.

Overview

Freediver Max Avery (Justin Flint Williford) journeys to his inner-most depths as he pursues competitive freediving as a relief from a chronic lung disease. Yet his passion for the extreme sport is widening a rift between him and his father (Mark Brunetti), a physician, who hears his son's risky descents will cost him his life. As Max trains for one last world record attempt, he must convince his father that the perilous dive may be his only chance of triumphing over his illness.

How it feels

Earnest, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, survival, obsession, identity

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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