The Boy in the Ocean
Synopsis
The 12-year-old German boy, Mathias, discovers his sexuality on a sailing boat in Denmark. Surrounded by water, trapped on the boat with his parents, who still treat him like a child, his desire is to get on land to have new experiences.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Friedrich Tiedtke
- Screenplay & Story
- Ida Åkerstrøm Knudsen, Friedrich Tiedtke
- Original Score
- Friedrich Tiedtke
- Original Title
- The Boy in the Ocean
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, German
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Zentropa Productions 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Friedrich Tiedtke
Ida Åkerstrøm Knudsen, Friedrich Tiedtke
Friedrich Tiedtke
Daniel Brinck
Friedrich Tiedtke, Ida Åkerstrøm Knudsen
Department Leadership Roster
Friedrich Tiedtke
Producer
Ida Åkerstrøm Knudsen
Writer
Ida Åkerstrøm Knudsen
Producer
Friedrich Tiedtke
Writer
Daniel Brinck
Editor
Friedrich Tiedtke
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy in the Ocean
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boy in the Ocean about?
The 12-year-old German boy, Mathias, discovers his sexuality on a sailing boat in Denmark. Surrounded by water, trapped on the boat with his parents, who still treat him like a child, his desire is to get on land to have new experiences.
Who directed The Boy in the Ocean?
The Boy in the Ocean was directed by Friedrich Tiedtke.
Who stars in The Boy in the Ocean?
The principal cast of The Boy in the Ocean includes Mika Seidel, Andreas Nickl, Barbara Philipp, Mikkel Jacobsen, Anders Khayat.
When was The Boy in the Ocean released and how long is it?
The Boy in the Ocean was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy in the Ocean?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy in the Ocean was composed by Friedrich Tiedtke.