Song of the Sea.

Name: Song of the Sea
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
Released: 2014-12-19
Duration: 94 min
Cast: David Rawle, Brendan Gleeson, Lisa Hannigan, Lucy O'Connell, Fionnula Flanagan

A small voice carries ancient magic.

Ben discovers that his little sister Saoirse belongs to a magical world connected to their missing mother. The siblings leave the city on a journey to help endangered spirits and find their way home.

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Why it’s a little special

Flowing hand-drawn images and Irish folklore frame a moving story about siblings and grief.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

A missing parent, a child's illness, frightening owls and danger at sea may upset sensitive viewers. Includes mild language and pipe-smoking imagery.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Tomm Moore
Starring: David Rawle, Brendan Gleeson, Lisa Hannigan, Lucy O'Connell, Fionnula Flanagan, Pat Shortt, Jon Kenny, Colm Ó'Snodaigh
Written by: Will Collins
Produced by: Tomm Moore, Ross Murray, Paul Young, Stéphan Roelants, Serge Umé, Isabelle Truc, Clément Calvet, Jérémie Fajner, Frederik Villumsen, Claus Toksvig Kjaer
Release date: December 19, 2014
Runtime: 94 minutes
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
Studio: GKIDS
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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