On the Water Surface (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2023, On the Water Surface is a drama film directed by Zeynep Köprülü, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Deniz returns to her hometown to attend her widowed mother's wedding. The anger, fear, and guilt she thought she'd left behind, resurface during the visit. As her mother leaves her the family house, a tragedy haunts her. She can't stop thinking about her father drowning at sea. Moreover, she feels her mother blames her and has abandoned her for it. She realizes she won't be able to move on like her mother unless she faces her problems head-on. Following a confrontation, Deniz accepts the past and takes a real step into adulthood. Sitting by the sea, she is at peace. The sea is no longer a threat but a sign of liberation. She jumps in.
Who’s in it. On the Water Surface stars Cemre Ebüzziya as Deniz, Nazan Kesal as Tulin, Yasemin Szawlowski as Selen and Aytek Şayan as Firat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, On the Water Surface has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Water Surface page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Water Surface tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Water Surface (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Water Surface change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On the Water Surface worth watching?
- On the Water Surface holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Water Surface?
- On the Water Surface stars Cemre Ebüzziya, Nazan Kesal, Yasemin Szawlowski, Aytek Şayan and Şamil Kafkas.
- When was On the Water Surface released?
- On the Water Surface was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.