Buoyancy

A young Cambodian boy is sold to human traffickers and forced into slave labor on a Thai fishing trawler. Trapped in a brutal environment where torture and murder are common, he struggles to survive under a sadistic captain. As he witnesses the violence inflicted on his fellow captives, he begins to question if adopting the cruelty of his oppressors is the only way to secure his freedom and return home.

Directed and written by Rodd Rathjen, this crime drama is a co-production between Australia, Cambodia, and Thailand. The film features Sarm Heng in the lead role as Chakra, supported by a cast that includes Thanawut Ketsaro, Rous Mony, Saichia Wongwirot, Yothin Udomsanti, and Chan Visal. The production involved a credited crew of 98 people and a cast of 35.

The movie has been received positively by both viewers and professional reviewers. It holds a rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb based on 1,600 votes and a 7.1/10 on TMDB from 34 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 8.1/10 across 33 reviews.