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Ocean Heaven
“Explore true love and affections from the angle of ordinary people.”
20107.61h 36m
Overview
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.
Directed by Xue Xiaolu
Written by Xue Xiaolu
Produced by Thomas Chow Wai-Kwan, Bill Kong Chi-Keung, Hao Lee
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0M0
Top Cast
Jet Li
Wang Xingchang
Wen Zhang
Wang Dafu
Gwei Lun-Mei
Ling Ling
Zhu Yuanyuan
Auntie Chai
Gao Yuanyuan
Dafu's Mother
Dong Yong
Tang
Chen Ran
Teacher
Yong Mei
Principal Tan
Chen Rui
Xiao Ya
Ashton Chen
Themes & Keywords
aquariumautismterminal illnesswoman director
About Ocean Heaven
Ocean Heaven is a drama film released in 2010 exploring themes of aquarium, autism, terminal illness, woman director. Directed by Xue Xiaolu, it stars Jet Li, Wen Zhang, Gwei Lun-Mei. 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.
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