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Vanishing Waves (2013): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Vanishing Waves is a 2013 sci-fi thriller directed by Kristina Buozyte. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $91 worldwide. Critics gave it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
70%
worldwide gross
$91
Metascore
58
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Vanishing Waves (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 4m (124 min)
Director
Kristina Buozyte
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller , Romance
Original language
Lithuanian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Vanishing Waves About?

The premise of Vanishing Waves without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Driven by a desire to understand human consciousness, scientist Lukas initiates an experiment exploring the subconscious mind. He establishes a connection with Aurora, a woman in a coma, and finds himself increasingly drawn to her. Their bond transcends the limitations of their physical states, evolving into a profound and otherworldly love that challenges conventional notions of life and death, and blurs the distinction between reality and the depths of the human mind.

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Crew

The Director of Vanishing Waves

Directed by Kristina Buozyte.

From the director

More from Kristina Buozyte

More films directed by Kristina Buozyte, best-rated first: Vesper and ABCs of Death 2.

Full filmography
Ratings

Vanishing Waves Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Vanishing Waves 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.

Plot

Vanishing Waves Plot Summary

What happens in Vanishing Waves from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the midst of a groundbreaking scientific endeavor, a group of neuroscientists embarks on a daring journey that intricately weaves together human connection and technological prowess. Lukas, a composed yet emotionally distant member of the team, is assigned the formidable task of forging a deep bond with the mind of a comatose test subject. He delves into her inner thoughts while maintaining a stance of detached observer. During a second attempt, a remarkable occurrence unfolds: Lukas is drawn into a vividly imaginative mental realm where he encounters the mesmerizing thoughts of a young woman, who lies motionless on a sun-drenched beach. In a bid to revive her, the woman awakens, igniting an undeniable connection that pulses with a fierce intensity, as if an unseen force has magnetically linked them.

Full summary

The whole story of Vanishing Waves, scene by scene

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Box office

Vanishing Waves Box Office

Vanishing Waves grossed $91 worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$91

International
$91
Videos

Vanishing Waves Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Vanishing Waves / Aurora (2013) Trailer
  • Trailer VANISHING WAVES Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Vanishing Waves?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What scientific field are the main characters involved in?

Details

Vanishing Waves Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Eltűnő Hullámok” and “Znikajace Fale”.

Also known as
  • Eltűnő Hullámok
  • Znikajace Fale
  • Исчезающие Bолны
  • 消失的浪潮
  • Исчезающие волны
  • Mizející vlny
  • 사라진 기억
  • В тялото на Аврора
  • אורורה

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FAQ

Vanishing Waves FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Vanishing Waves, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Vanishing Waves?

Vanishing Waves runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

When was Vanishing Waves released?

Vanishing Waves was released on March 15, 2013.

Who directed Vanishing Waves?

Vanishing Waves was directed by Kristina Buozyte.

More films by Kristina Buozyte

How much did Vanishing Waves make at the box office?

Vanishing Waves grossed $91 worldwide.

How is Vanishing Waves rated?

Vanishing Waves has 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic, 59% on TMDB and 3.3/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Vanishing Waves have a post-credit scene?

No. Vanishing Waves has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Vanishing Waves in?

The original language of Vanishing Waves is Lithuanian.

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