Waiting for the Sea
2012, Russian. Directed by Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov.
Sailor Marat carries a great burden. His whole village condemns him since his wife and many fishermen were washed off his boat in a mysterious sea storm. Ever since then the sea has vanished. One day, Marat returns to his village, obsessed by the idea of making the sea return and so the dead. He begins rebuilding his shipwreck in the middle of the desert, dragging it towards the endless horizon. Only his last close friend Balthasar, and Tamara, the sister of Marat's deceased wife, believe in him. Tamara, deeply in love with Marat, who repulses her, knows from a fortune teller that maybe not her dream but his might come true. One morning Marat wakes up by the sound of water - the sea has returned, ready to take what belongs to her...
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Waiting for the Sea
Waiting for the Sea isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
Free
PlexAvailability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 9 November 2012
- Original title
- В ожидании моря
- Country
- Belgium, Germany, France, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine
- Written by
- Sergej Ashkenazy
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Waiting for the Sea
Captain Volkonogov Escaped
2023 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
August. Eighth
2012 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Nine Days
2021 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
40 Acres
2025 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tuesday
2024 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Not Without Hope
2025 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Only the Strong
1993 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hunting Season
2025 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Man with No Past
2025 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Black Gold
2011 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Waiting for the Sea: quick answers
Is Waiting for the Sea worth watching?
Waiting for the Sea doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Waiting for the Sea?
Waiting for the Sea runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Waiting for the Sea have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Waiting for the Sea. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Waiting for the Sea parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Waiting for the Sea yet.
Which OTT platform is Waiting for the Sea on?
Waiting for the Sea isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Waiting for the Sea?
If you liked Waiting for the Sea, try Captain Volkonogov Escaped, August. Eighth, Nine Days.
Who directed Waiting for the Sea?
Waiting for the Sea (2012) was directed by Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov and stars Egor Beroev, Anastasiya Mikulchina, Dinmukhamet Akhimov.