Buoyancy
Buoyancy
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Buoyancy

The day you lose hope, is the day you will die.

Audio Tracks:ThaiKhmer

An innocent Cambodian boy is sold to a Thai broker and enslaved on a fishing trawler. As fellow slaves are tortured and murdered around him, he starts to wonder if his only hope of freedom is to become as violent as his captors.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Rodd Rathjen

An innocent Cambodian boy is sold to a Thai broker and enslaved on a fishing trawler. As fellow slaves are tortured and murdered around him, he starts to wonder if his only hope of freedom is to become as violent as his captors.

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

R (Restricted 18+)

Cinematic Intensity

High Cinematic Intensity & Mature Tension

Key Elements

Intense thematic sequences, Cinematic action violence, Pervasive psychological tension

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Buoyancy.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Rodd Rathjen

Screenplay / Writers

Rodd Rathjen, Paul S. Mezey, Virak Ros

Executive Producers

Kristina Ceyton, Samantha Jennings, Rita Walsh

Original Score

Lawrence English

Cinematography

Michael Latham

Film Editing

Graeme Pereira

Production Design

Bethany Ryan

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

Official TMDB Search Keywords & Thematic Tags (3)1-Click Fast Search
Production Studios & Global Distribution
Causeway FilmsAU
Feracious Entertainment
Screen AustraliaAU
Film VictoriaAU

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
AustraliaCambodiaThailand

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Causeway FilmsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Feracious EntertainmentPrimary Studio Soundstage
Screen AustraliaPrimary Studio Soundstage
Film VictoriaPrimary Studio Soundstage
Definition FilmsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2016 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2017 - 2018 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2018 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

February 8, 2019

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Buoyancy. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Sarm Heng's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Buoyancy, Sarm Heng underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Thanawut Ketsaro. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Rodd Rathjen concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Buoyancy, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (7.1/10)

Buoyancy achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Buoyancy was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

Australia, Cambodia, Thailand

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Buoyancy

Where was Buoyancy filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Buoyancy was filmed primarily across Australia, Cambodia, Thailand utilizing major facilities such as Causeway Films, Feracious Entertainment, Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Definition Films. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Buoyancy?

The ensemble features Sarm Heng as Chakra, Thanawut Ketsaro as Rom Ran, Rous Mony as Kea, Saichia Wongwirot as Kadir, under the visionary direction of Rodd Rathjen.

Where can I stream Buoyancy online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Buoyancy (2019) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Buoyancy?

Buoyancy is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.