
Catching the Sea
Synopsis
"Catching The Sea" is a 2005 short film by Woo Ming Jin about the lives of several people in a village after a mysterious disease strikes and kills their loved ones. Set in a dilapidating fishing island, the film is about reconciling death and moving on with life. A prequel/spin-off for Woo Ming Jin's subsequent feature "The Elephant and The Sea."
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Woo Ming Jin
- Original Title
- Catching the Sea
- Spoken Languages
- Malay
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Woo Ming Jin
Department Leadership Roster
Woo Ming Jin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Catching the Sea
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What is Catching the Sea about?
"Catching The Sea" is a 2005 short film by Woo Ming Jin about the lives of several people in a village after a mysterious disease strikes and kills their loved ones. Set in a dilapidating fishing island, the film is about reconciling death and moving on with life. A prequel/spin-off for Woo Ming Jin's subsequent feature "The Elephant and The Sea."
Who directed Catching the Sea?
Catching the Sea was directed by Woo Ming Jin.
Who stars in Catching the Sea?
The principal cast of Catching the Sea includes Not specified.
When was Catching the Sea released and how long is it?
Catching the Sea was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 15m.
