Buoyant (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2023, Buoyant is a drama film directed by Đoàn Thanh Toàn, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. In this non-dialogue tale, taking place along the coast of Vietnam, a mermaid is rescued from the fish market by a fisherman. As the hero carries her back to the ocean, they are joined by two jolly seahorses. Upon her wake at the beach, the mermaid performs a sensual dance. But her joy is cut short: the waves have other plans.
Who’s in it. Buoyant stars Co Dang as Mermaid, Tran Duc Phuong as Fisherman, Nguyen Ha Xuan Nguyen as Warm #1 and Kim Ha as Warm #2.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Buoyant sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buoyant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buoyant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buoyant (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buoyant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Buoyant worth watching?
- Buoyant holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Buoyant?
- Buoyant stars Co Dang, Tran Duc Phuong, Nguyen Ha Xuan Nguyen and Kim Ha.
- When was Buoyant released?
- Buoyant was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.