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Song of the Sea

Song of the Sea

Let the song of the sea sway your heart...

20148.01h 34m

Overview

The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.

Directed by Tomm Moore
Written by Will Collins, Tomm Moore
Produced by Tomm Moore, Paul Young, Ross Murray
Box Office0Revenue: $858K

Top Cast

David Rawle

David Rawle

Ben (voice)

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Conor / Mac Lir (voice)

Lisa Hannigan

Lisa Hannigan

Bronach (voice)

Fionnula Flanagan

Fionnula Flanagan

Granny / Macha (voice)

Lucy O'Connell

Lucy O'Connell

Saoirse (voice)

Jon Kenny

Jon Kenny

Ferry Dan / The Great Seanachaí (voice)

Pat Shortt

Pat Shortt

Lug (voice)

C

Colm Ó'Snodaigh

Mossy (voice)

Liam Hourican

Liam Hourican

Spud / Bus Driver (voice)

K

Kevin Swierszcz

Young Ben (voice)

Themes & Keywords

fairy talelighthousefolk musiclighthouse keeper irelandswimmingdogseal (animal)irishmanfolkloreselkieirish musicunderwater caveirish folkloreirish

About Song of the Sea

Song of the Sea is a family, animation, fantasy film released in 2014 exploring themes of fairy tale, lighthouse, folk music, lighthouse keeper , ireland, swimming. Directed by Tomm Moore, it stars David Rawle, Brendan Gleeson, Lisa Hannigan. The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.

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