Song of the Sea
“Let the song of the sea sway your heart...”
Synopsis
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.
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Song of the Sea - new official trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-01
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 19, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 26, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$858K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomm Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Will Collins, Tomm Moore
- Original Score
- Bruno Coulais
- Original Title
- Song of the Sea
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Denmark, United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- Irish, English, Galician, French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $858K
- Production Studios
- Cartoon Saloon, Melusine Productions, The Big Farm, Superprod Animation, Nørlum, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Magellan Films, WestEnd Films, StudioCanal, Haut et Court, Backup Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomm Moore
Will Collins, Tomm Moore
Bruno Coulais
Darragh Byrne
Tomm Moore, Paul Young, Ross Murray, Frederik Villumsen
Department Leadership Roster
Tomm Moore
Director
Will Collins
Writer
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
Darragh Byrne
Editor
Tomm Moore
Producer
Eric Dupont
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marc Umé
Visual Effects Supervisor
Paul Young
Producer
Maya Merigeau
Production Design
Ross Murray
Producer
Frederik Villumsen
Producer
Jeremy Purcell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of the Sea
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What is Song of the Sea about?
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.
Who directed Song of the Sea?
Song of the Sea was directed by Tomm Moore.
Who stars in Song of the Sea?
The principal cast of Song of the Sea includes David Rawle, Brendan Gleeson, Lisa Hannigan, Fionnula Flanagan, Lucy O'Connell.
When was Song of the Sea released and how long is it?
Song of the Sea was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Song of the Sea make at the box office?
Song of the Sea grossed $858K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Song of the Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Song of the Sea was composed by Bruno Coulais.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Song of the Sea?
Song of the Sea holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).