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Ocean Heaven

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2010 | 96 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for people ready for a good cry and people who like stories about real, flawed people. It's about loss, handled with care rather than melodrama.
The mood
Emotional (bring tissues).
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 15K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Xue Xiaolu

  • Jet LiWang Xingchang
  • Wen ZhangWang Dafu
  • Gwei Lun-MeiLing Ling
  • Zhu YuanyuanAuntie Chai
  • Gao YuanyuanDafu's Mother
  • Dong YongTang
  • Chen RanTeacher
  • Yong MeiPrincipal Tan
  • Chen RuiXiao Ya
  • Ashton Chen Xiaolong