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The Greater Meaning of Water

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The Greater Meaning of Water

"The deeper you dive into the ocean...the deeper you dive into yourself."

2010

1h 0m

7.5(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

Freediver Max Avery (Justin Flint Williford) journeys to his inner-most depths as he pursues competitive freediving as a relief from a chronic lung disease. Yet his passion for the extreme sport is widening a rift between him and his father (Mark Brunetti), a physician, who hears his son's risky descents will cost him his life. As Max trains for one last world record attempt, he must convince his father that the perilous dive may be his only chance of triumphing over his illness.

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9 featured cast members

Starring

Martie Ashworth

Resident Physician

Mark Brunetti

William Avery

Tamara Christopherson

Athlete Extra

John Hawk

Dr. Vernon

Hollis London

Olivia Garner

Jeff Polinsky

Freediving Coach

Eric Trigg

Drug Control Agent

Von Ware

Sports Athlete

Justin Williford

Max Avery

Creative team

Directed by: Sky Christopherson
Written by: J. Elizabeth Martin
Sky Christopherson
Produced by: Sky Christopherson
Bob Carroll

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