The Greater Meaning of Water
The deeper you dive into the ocean...the deeper you dive into yourself.
2010 · 1h · Not Rated
Drama
Directed by
Sky Christopherson
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.
Director and cast
- Sky Christopherson Director
- Martie Ashworth as Resident Physician
- Mark Brunetti as William Avery
- Tamara Christopherson as Athlete Extra
- Barbara Coles as Deborah Malchovski
- John Hawk as Dr. Vernon
- Hollis London as Olivia Garner
- Jeff Polinsky as Freediving Coach
- Eric Trigg as Drug Control Agent
- Von Ware as Sports Athlete
- Justin Williford as Max Avery
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