The Greater Meaning of Water (2010)

The deeper you dive into the ocean...the deeper you dive into yourself.

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 0M

Director : Sky Christopherson

Synopsis

Freediver Max Avery (Justin Flint Williford) journeys to his inner-most depths as he pursues competitive freediving as a relief from a chronic lung disease. Yet his passion for the extreme sport is widening a rift between him and his father (Mark Brunetti), a physician, who hears his son's risky descents will cost him his life. As Max trains for one last world record attempt, he must convince his father that the perilous dive may be his only chance of triumphing over his illness.

Actors

Martie Ashworth
Martie Ashworth
Resident Physician
Mark Brunetti
Mark Brunetti
William Avery
Tamara Christopherson
Tamara Christopherson
Athlete Extra
Barbara Coles
Barbara Coles
Deborah Malchovski
John Hawk
John Hawk
Dr. Vernon
Hollis London
Hollis London
Olivia Garner
Jeff Polinsky
Jeff Polinsky
Freediving Coach
Eric Trigg
Eric Trigg
Drug Control Agent
Von Ware
Von Ware
Sports Athlete
Justin Williford
Justin Williford
Max Avery

Crews

Sky Christopherson
Sky Christopherson
Director
Sky Christopherson
Sky Christopherson
Writer
J. Elizabeth Martin
J. Elizabeth Martin
Writer
Bilge Sayim
Bilge Sayim
Writer
Bob Carroll
Bob Carroll
Producer
Sky Christopherson
Sky Christopherson
Producer
David Mendez
David Mendez
Music

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The Greater Meaning of Water - Official Trailer

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