Dead Tide
黑潮
Synopsis
Zhong, a recently released murderer, returns to his fishing village because of his father's death. Ten years ago, Zhong was convicted of manslaughter and imprisoned for accidentally killing a young man from a neighbouring village. Haunted by guilt, Zhong seeks out the victim's family, who have since moved away, hoping for their forgiveness. Along the way, he encounters Xue, a mentally ill woman confined to a stilt house. The two, both longing for redemption, help heal each other's past wounds.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Pingyao International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kethsvin Chee
- Screenplay & Story
- Kethsvin Chee, Angelica Lee
- Original Title
- 黑潮
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Fast Forward Films, Applause Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kethsvin Chee
Kethsvin Chee, Angelica Lee
Kartik Vijay
Erik Moh, Oxide Pang
Angelica Lee, Jin Ong, Nicole Teoh
Department Leadership Roster
Kethsvin Chee
Director
Kethsvin Chee
Writer
Angelica Lee
Writer
Erik Moh
Editor
Oxide Pang
Editor
Soon Yong Chow
Production Design
Kartik Vijay
Director of Photography
Nicole Teoh
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dead Tide.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Tide
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Tide about?
Zhong, a recently released murderer, returns to his fishing village because of his father's death. Ten years ago, Zhong was convicted of manslaughter and imprisoned for accidentally killing a young man from a neighbouring village. Haunted by guilt, Zhong seeks out the victim's family, who have since moved away, hoping for their forgiveness. Along the way, he encounters Xue, a mentally ill woman confined to a stilt house. The two, both longing for redemption, help heal each other's past wounds.
Who directed Dead Tide?
Dead Tide was directed by Kethsvin Chee.
Who stars in Dead Tide?
The principal cast of Dead Tide includes Jack Tan, Moon Lee, Karena Teo, Hon Kahoe.
When was Dead Tide released and how long is it?
Dead Tide was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.