Song of the Sea

Song of the Sea

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

PG 2014 · 94 min · ★ 8.0 (2K) · Family, Animation, Fantasy

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

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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)
Kevin Swierszcz Young Ben (voice)
Will Collins Additional Voices (voice)
Paul Young Additional Voices (voice)

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