Dead Tide
4.8
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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Kethsvin Chee Director · Angelica Lee Sin-jie Writer Kartik Vijay Cinematographer
First release September 27, 2026 · Produced in Malaysia · Original title 黑潮
Production
Fast Forward Films
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Malaysia
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Original title
黑潮
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
China · September 27, 2026
Premiere · Pingyao International Film Festival
No release date listed for United States.
China
November 9, 2026 · Premiere · Golden Rooster & Hundred Flowers Film Festival
Taiwan
November 8, 2026 · Premiere · Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
November 13, 2026 · Theatrical
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