Synopsis
A freighter crosses the ocean. The hypnotic rhythm of its gears reveals the continuous movement of machinery devouring its workers: the last gestures of the old sailors’ trade disappearing under the mechanic and impersonal pace of 21st century neo-capitalism. Perhaps it is a boat adrift, or maybe just the last example of an endangered species. Although we don’t know it, the engines are still running, unstoppable.
The 2015–2017 Other Asia Window
78 Other Asia films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Dead Slow Ahead sits at position #25.
The 2010s Other Asia Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Dead Slow Ahead premiered. 226 total titles in this decade from Other Asia.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #221 of 547 Other Asia films indexed here (60th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.3 points above the Other Asia average of 6.6/10.
Among Other Asia Drama productions specifically: #170 of 356 (top 48%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Other Asia |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | France, Spain |
| Original Language | Filipino |
| Production Companies | Nanouk Films, El Viaje Films, Bocalupo Films |
| Runtime | 1h 14m |
| Release Date | October 28, 2016 |
| IMDb | tt4881208 |