Above the Drowning Sea
2017, English. Directed by René Balcer & Nicola Zavaglia.
A documentary about Jewish refugees from Nazi Europe who, at a time when all doors were closed to them, found sanctuary in Shanghai, thanks to the intervention of Chinese diplomat Ho Feng Shan who as Chinese consul in Vienna defied the Nazis and his own government by issuing travel visas to the desperate refugees. The film tells the story from the point of view of the refugees and the Chinese people who sheltered them. In light of today's refugee crisis, an inspiring poetic tale about two peoples who found common cause and dignity in a world in chaos.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- 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 Above the Drowning Sea
Above the Drowning Sea isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 May 2017.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Details
- Released
- 30 May 2017
- Country
- Canada
- Budget
- $1.5M
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Above the Drowning Sea
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me
2023 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
2006 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
To Kill a Tiger
2023 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fuck
2006 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Class of ‘92
2013 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
McQueen
2018 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Directed by John Ford
1971 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
2013 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
2000 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Above the Drowning Sea: quick answers
Is Above the Drowning Sea worth watching?
Above the Drowning Sea doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Above the Drowning Sea?
Above the Drowning Sea runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Above the Drowning Sea have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Above the Drowning Sea. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Above the Drowning Sea parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Above the Drowning Sea yet.
Which OTT platform is Above the Drowning Sea on?
Above the Drowning Sea isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 May 2017. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Above the Drowning Sea?
If you liked Above the Drowning Sea, try Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me, The U.S. vs. John Lennon, To Kill a Tiger.
Who directed Above the Drowning Sea?
Above the Drowning Sea (2017) was directed by René Balcer and Nicola Zavaglia and stars Julianna Margulies.