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Song of the Sea

2014 · Movie · 93 min

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A young Irish boy lives with his mute younger sister and their grieving father in a lighthouse. He blames his sister for their mother's disappearance. He discovers that his sister is a Selkie, a mythical being from Celtic folklore, and that she is being pursued by ancient magical forces. He must embark on a journey to help her find her voice and return to her rightful home.

Details

Director
Tomm Moore
Released
23 June 2014
Country
Ireland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Denmark, United Kingdom, France
Language
English, Irish Gaelic
Runtime
93 min
Rated
PG
Box office
$857.5K
Awards
5 wins, 12 nominations

This title elsewhere

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)

Colm Ó'Snodaigh

Mossy (voice)

Awards & nominations

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5 wins from 17 nominations across 10 ceremonies

40th César Awards 2015 Best Animated Feature Film Song of the Sea Nominee
87th Academy Awards 2015 Best Animated Feature Tomm Moore and Paul Young Nominee
2nd Irish Animation Awards 2017 Best Irish Feature Film or Special Song of the Sea Winner
21st Empire Awards 2016 Best Animated Film Song of the Sea Nominee
6th Magritte Awards 2016 Best Foreign Film in Coproduction Song of the Sea Nominee
12th Irish Film & Television Awards 2015 Best Film Song of the Sea Winner
12th Irish Film & Television Awards 2015 Best Film Script Will Collins Nominee
19th Satellite Awards 2015 Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature Song of the Sea Winner
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