Song of the Sea

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Song of the Sea (2014)

PG 12/19/2014 (US) Family, Animation, Fantasy 1h 34m

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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.

Tomm Moore

Director, Story
Will Collins

Writer

Top Billed Cast

David Rawle

Ben (voice)
Brendan Gleeson

Conor / Mac Lir (voice)
Lisa Hannigan

Bronach (voice)
Fionnula Flanagan

Granny / Macha (voice)
Lucy O'Connell

Saoirse (voice)
Jon Kenny

Ferry Dan / The Great Seanachaí (voice)
Pat Shortt

Lug (voice)
Colm Ó'Snodaigh

Mossy (voice)
Liam Hourican

Spud / Bus Driver (voice)
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A review by Kamurai

80%

Written by Kamurai on August 3, 2020

Great watch, would watch again, and do recommend.

The animation in this beautiful, and some of it reminds me (vaguely) of "Spirited Away", but makes more sense. I'm sure the relation is the sense that "Spirited Away" is Miyazaki's display of the Japanese fey, though it is apparently in several other movies (e.g. "My Neighbor Totoro", "Ponyo").

This is a movie of great tragedy and powerful feelings, but ultimately is about appreciating your family and people while they are there. There is charm and uplifting feelings to the entire situation: you're not just going to be depressed or moved... read the rest.

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