To the Sea
Alamar
“Filmed in the second-largest coral reef system on the planet!”
Synopsis
Before leaving for Rome with his mother, five year old Natan is taken by his father, Jorge, on an epic journey to the pristine Chinchorro reef off the coast of Mexico. As they fish, swim, and sail the turquoise waters of the open sea, Natan discovers the beauty of his Mayan heritage and learns to live in harmony with life above and below the surface, as the bond between father and son grows stronger before their inevitable farewell.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival, Official selection
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$304K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro González-Rubio
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro González-Rubio
- Original Score
- Diego Benlliure Conover
- Original Title
- Alamar
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Worldwide Gross
- $304K
- Production Studios
- Mantarraya Producciones, Xkalakarma, Film Movement
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro González-Rubio
Pedro González-Rubio
Diego Benlliure Conover
Pedro González-Rubio
Pedro González-Rubio, Jaime Romandia
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro González-Rubio
Director
Pedro González-Rubio
Screenplay
Pedro González-Rubio
Producer
Jaime Romandia
Producer
Pedro González-Rubio
Editor
Pedro González-Rubio
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for To the Sea.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring To the Sea.
Latin American Cinema
Auto-generated by festival-lists — do not edit by hand.
The Best Films of EVERY Year
Imported from MUBI list: https://mubi.com/en/lists/the-best-films-of-every-year
Top Documentary Titles - IMDb
Top Titles from Mexico - IMDb
MovieLens[10K:20K]
Watchlist Trakt
Similar Titles to To the Sea
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
10.0
10.0
6.6
7.1
6.4
6.3
6.3
6.6Anime
7.0
5.8
6.3
7.1
6.0
7.6
6.6
6.9
More Like To the Sea
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About To the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is To the Sea about?
Before leaving for Rome with his mother, five year old Natan is taken by his father, Jorge, on an epic journey to the pristine Chinchorro reef off the coast of Mexico. As they fish, swim, and sail the turquoise waters of the open sea, Natan discovers the beauty of his Mayan heritage and learns to live in harmony with life above and below the surface, as the bond between father and son grows stronger before their inevitable farewell.
Who directed To the Sea?
To the Sea was directed by Pedro González-Rubio.
Who stars in To the Sea?
The principal cast of To the Sea includes Natan Machado Palombini, Jorge Machado, Roberta Palombini, Nestor Marin.
When was To the Sea released and how long is it?
To the Sea was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
How much did To the Sea make at the box office?
To the Sea grossed $304K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for To the Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To the Sea was composed by Diego Benlliure Conover.
What is the age rating and content advisory for To the Sea?
To the Sea holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).