Song of the sea [DVD] / GKids ; Cartoon Saloon [and four others] present ; a film by Tomm Moore ; produced by Tomm Moore [and ten others] ; screenplay by Will Collins ; based on an original story by Tomm Moore ; a film by Tomm Moore.
Format:
[DVD] /
Publisher:
Universal Studios Home Entertainment,
Copyright Date:
2015
Description:
1 videodisc (94 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Animated feature film. Voices of: David Rawle, Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, Lisa Hannigan, Pat Shortt, Jon Kenny. Originally released as a motion picture in 2014. Bonus materials: Audio commentary with director Tomm Moore; Behind the scenes; Animation test with optional commentary; The art of Song of the Sea; Conceptual trailer; U.S. trailers.
Summary:
When Saoirse and Ben's mother mysteriously disappears into the ocean, the two children go on an epic journey to find out the truth about her, and in the process, discover mystical secrets about both their mother and Saoirse herself. The film takes inspiration from the mythological Selkies of Irish folklore, who live as seals in the sea but become humans on land.
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