Ocean Heaven

Ocean Heaven

Explore true love and affections from the angle of ordinary people.

2010 · 96 min · ★ 7.6 · Drama

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

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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 Xiaolong

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