In Water

In Water

Do you know the man from a far away land who swam far out to sea?

Directed by Hong Sang-soo

Produced by Jeonwonsa Film

202361 min6.7 / 10

A contemplative, island-set drama about creative uncertainty and interpersonal dynamics among filmmakers waiting for inspiration to strike.

A director, a cinematographer, and an actress spend the days leading up to a movie shoot together on-location, waiting for the director to come up with an idea for what the film will be about.

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Questions people ask

  • Is In Water violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is In Water scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is In Water easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is In Water sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Does In Water end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

65/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise53

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Like In Water

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as In Water

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like In Water, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like In Water, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like In Water, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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