Sang-eo (2026)
Director: Max Harris
Cast: Minjun Kim, Alex Dokmanovich
Did you know? To prepare for the film's intense shark sequences, the actor playing Sang-eo spent weeks training with a freediving expert and insisted on performing many of his own underwater stunts without a stunt double.
Why Watch: Forget everything you know about surf movies—*Sang-eo* delivers a visceral, heart-pounding clash of cultures and survival that will have you on the edge of your seat. This Korean thriller masterfully blends racial tension with adrenaline-fueled action, turning a simple surf showdown into a high-stakes battle against both prejudice and nature’s deadliest predators. If you crave a unique, thought-provoking twist on the sports-underdog story, this is the shark-infested wave you have to ride.
A Korean drifter and surfer named Sang-eo lands in hostile territory when a bigoted local picks a fight. Their clash escalates into a high-stakes wave showdown in waters crawling with sharks.