This Is the Sea
Synopsis
The film is set in Northern Ireland shortly after 1994 cease-fire. Hazel is a Protestant and Malachy a Catholic. Romance between them is threatened by Rohan (leader in militant underground and pal of Malachy's brother Padhar), who wants Malachy to be recruited and fight for the cause and by Hazel's brother Jef, who spies on her meetings.
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This Is the Sea - opening credits
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-15
Top Cast
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Samantha Morton
Hazel Stokes
Ross McDade
Malachy McAliskey
Richard Harris
Old Man Jacobs
Gabriel Byrne
Rohan
John Lynch
Padhar McAliskey
Dearbhla Molloy
Ma Stokes
Ian McElhinney
Da Stokes
Marc O'Shea
Jef Stokes
Stella McCusker
Ma McAliskey
Mary McGuckian
Cathy
Des McAleer
Inspector Wilson
James Nesbitt
Constable Hubert Porter
Jim Sheridan
Station Master
Richard Leaf
Pastor Lamthorn
Caolan Byrne
Ezeldel Lamthorn
Brian Kennedy
Singer in Bar
Liam Bradley
Bass Player in Bar
Eddie Lee
Drummer in Bar
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary McGuckian
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary McGuckian
- Original Score
- Mike Scott, Brian Kennedy
- Original Title
- This Is the Sea
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- First Look International, Overseas FilmGroup, Pembridge Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary McGuckian
Mary McGuckian
Mike Scott, Brian Kennedy
Des Whelan
Kant Pan, Alan Duffy
Brian Gilbert, Peter Samuelson, Marc Samuelson, Elvira Bolz, Michael Garland
Department Leadership Roster
Mary McGuckian
Director
Elvira Bolz
Producer
Michael Garland
Producer
Mike Scott
Original Music Composer
Mary McGuckian
Screenplay
Mary McGuckian
Producer
Brian Kennedy
Original Music Composer
Des Whelan
Director of Photography
Claire Kenny
Production Design
Kant Pan
Editor
John Rocha
Costume Design
Odette Rocha
Costume Design
Alan Duffy
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Is the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Is the Sea about?
The film is set in Northern Ireland shortly after 1994 cease-fire. Hazel is a Protestant and Malachy a Catholic. Romance between them is threatened by Rohan (leader in militant underground and pal of Malachy's brother Padhar), who wants Malachy to be recruited and fight for the cause and by Hazel's brother Jef, who spies on her meetings.
Who directed This Is the Sea?
This Is the Sea was directed by Mary McGuckian.
Who stars in This Is the Sea?
The principal cast of This Is the Sea includes Samantha Morton, Ross McDade, Richard Harris, Gabriel Byrne, John Lynch.
When was This Is the Sea released and how long is it?
This Is the Sea was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for This Is the Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Is the Sea was composed by Mike Scott, Brian Kennedy.