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Deeper

2025 · 87 min

Claustrophobic and quietly haunting, it pulls you into cold black water and a man's restless inner drive, equal parts awe and unease.

Directed by: Jennifer Peedom
Genres: Documentary
Starring: Richard Harris, Craig Challen

Overview: In a remote part of New Zealand, lies a cold, dark and mysterious cave system with the potential to be the deepest dived cave in the world. It’s here that explorer and hero of the Thai cave rescue Richard “Harry” Harris is searching for a sense of self. There’s no question that this is the highest stakes dive he has ever attempted. Underground, underwater, with a finite amount of gas to breathe, it’s a dangerous game to play. So what drives Harry to continue in his pursuit when he knows the cost - not just to himself, but to those he loves - and will he make it back to them?

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Directed by: Jennifer Peedom
Genres: Documentary
Starring: Richard Harris, Craig Challen

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
identity
isolation
survival
family
Places: wilderness
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Action	3
Horror	3
Humour	1
Realism	10
Romance	0
Tension	7
Darkness	6
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	7

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