Ocean Heaven

Ocean Heaven

Explore true love and affections from the angle of ordinary people.

Directed by Xue Xiaolu

Produced by BDI Films Inc., Edko Films

201096 min7.7 / 10

A tender, intimate portrait of a father's devotion to his autistic son in the face of terminal illness, grounded in the quiet struggle of parental love and mortality.

The story of a father's tireless love for his autistic son. A terminally ill father's attempt to teach his autistic son the necessary life skills to survive on his own before he passes away. It is also a poignant tribute to the infinite love that parents have for their children and their unending desire to take care and look after them to their best abilities, no matter the struggle, no matter the effort.

Questions people ask

  • Is Ocean Heaven sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Ocean Heaven violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Ocean Heaven scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Ocean Heaven easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Ocean Heaven end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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.

84/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise70

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love93

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Ocean Heaven

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Ocean Heaven

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Ocean Heaven, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Ocean Heaven, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Ocean Heaven, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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