The Journey: Mother Ocean
The Journey: Mère Océan
Synopsis
Famous and talented feature film director and scriptwriter Jan Kounen plunges the viewer into a unique and thrilling adventure of pregnancy, birth, and baby’s first swim, alongside marine creatures. Leina Sato is a Japanese professional free diver and is expecting her first child. Her partner, Jean-Marie Ghislain is a famous underwater photographer. They share a passion for the oceans, and believe that a strong bond between a mother-to-be and cetaceans exists. And they want to prove it. Leina will be multiplying her encounters with whales, dolphins and other underwater mammals. Mother Ocean is the incredible encounter between humans and under water species, around the universal question of giving birth and the power of creating life.
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December 3, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Paris, Jan Kounen
- Original Title
- The Journey: Mère Océan
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Bellota Films, Le 27 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Paris, Jan Kounen
Anny Danché
Dominique Barneaud, Hind Saïh
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Paris
Director
Anny Danché
Editor
Dominique Barneaud
Producer
Hind Saïh
Producer
Jan Kounen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is The Journey: Mother Ocean about?
Famous and talented feature film director and scriptwriter Jan Kounen plunges the viewer into a unique and thrilling adventure of pregnancy, birth, and baby’s first swim, alongside marine creatures. Leina Sato is a Japanese professional free diver and is expecting her first child. Her partner, Jean-Marie Ghislain is a famous underwater photographer. They share a passion for the oceans, and believe that a strong bond between a mother-to-be and cetaceans exists. And they want to prove it. Leina will be multiplying her encounters with whales, dolphins and other underwater mammals. Mother Ocean is the incredible encounter between humans and under water species, around the universal question of giving birth and the power of creating life.
Who directed The Journey: Mother Ocean?
The Journey: Mother Ocean was directed by Anne Paris, Jan Kounen.
Who stars in The Journey: Mother Ocean?
The principal cast of The Journey: Mother Ocean includes Jean-Marie Ghislain, Leina Sato.
When was The Journey: Mother Ocean released and how long is it?
The Journey: Mother Ocean was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Journey: Mother Ocean?
The Journey: Mother Ocean holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).