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.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 11 wins & 22 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
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Irish animator Tomm Moore follows his celebrated feature debut, The Secret of Kells, with another ravishing fantasy based on Irish folklore.
– J. R. Jones,
Chicago Reader,
19 Feb 2015
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Irish director Tomm Moore's animated beauty Song of the Sea tells the sort of story that makes you crave the flickering of firelight or wish for the warmth of a blanket pulled up to your chin while mom or dad reads a bedtime tale.
– Lisa Kennedy,
Denver Post,
19 Feb 2015
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Moore manages this life-affirming touch without being preachy and by simply melding unusual old folktales into a new story filled with visually stunning images sure to captivate children of all ages.
– Mary Houlihan,
Chicago Sun-Times,
20 Feb 2015
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Sweet, aesthetically breathtaking ...
– Tom Russo,
Boston Globe,
26 Feb 2015
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"Song of the Sea" creates a magical world, one that pulls you in and leaves you, when it's over, feeling changed by the journey.