The Water Will Carry Us

A quiet, emotionally heavy drama about grief and letting go, with a gentle pace and a few moments of warmth.

Directed by

Cheng Sei-hong

Genres

Drama, Family

Starring

Cheung Kam-ching, Hedwig Tam, Adora F. Fouque

Tagline

If I were the one that day, would everything have changed?

Overview

Years ago, a dragon boat club boatman lost his son in a maritime disaster, a tragedy he has never been able to overcome. The son's girlfriend, who survived the accident, has since started a new family and is now preparing to relocate back to Australia with her husband. How will they all finally find closure and untangle the knots in their hearts?

How it feels

Melancholic, warm and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, memory, healing

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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