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To the Sea

To the Sea

Filmed in the second-largest coral reef system on the planet!

20106.91h 13m

Overview

Before leaving for Rome with his mother, five year old Natan is taken by his father, Jorge, on an epic journey to the pristine Chinchorro reef off the coast of Mexico. As they fish, swim, and sail the turquoise waters of the open sea, Natan discovers the beauty of his Mayan heritage and learns to live in harmony with life above and below the surface, as the bond between father and son grows stronger before their inevitable farewell.

Directed by Pedro González-Rubio
Written by Pedro González-Rubio
Produced by Jaime Romandia, Pedro González-Rubio
Box Office0Revenue: $304K

Top Cast

Natan Machado Palombini

Natan Machado Palombini

Natan

Jorge Machado

Jorge Machado

Jorge

Roberta Palombini

Roberta Palombini

Roberta

Nestor Marin

Nestor Marin

Matraca

Themes & Keywords

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About To the Sea

To the Sea is a documentary, family, drama film released in 2010 exploring themes of fish, diving, meditation, parent child relationship, ocean, fishing. Directed by Pedro González-Rubio, it stars Natan Machado Palombini, Jorge Machado, Roberta Palombini. Before leaving for Rome with his mother, five year old Natan is taken by his father, Jorge, on an epic journey to the pristine Chinchorro reef off the coast of Mexico. As they fish, swim, and sail the turquoise waters of the open sea, Natan discovers the beauty of his Mayan heritage and learns to live in harmony with life above and below the surface, as the bond between father and son grows stronger before their inevitable farewell.

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