Every summer, tourists flock to Busan City on the east coast of South Korea. But scientist Kim Hwi is convinced that the beach is about to be hit be a tsunami. As his worst fears are confirmed, the city is thrown into a storm of death and destruction.

Film Trivia

• At the time it was made this film had the highest budget of any Korean film.
• The majority of the cast members performed their own stunts in this movie, apart from those which required falling from heights.
• Haeundae Beach is a real holiday resort for the rich and wealthy, on the east coast of Korea.

If you like Tidal Wave, try these:

• Knowing
• Rogue
• Poseidon