This Is the Sea 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Mary McGuckian
- Networks
- First Look International, Overseas FilmGroup, Pembridge Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel
What is This Is the Sea?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "This Is the Sea" (1997).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 15, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Ireland
- Studios
- First Look International, Overseas FilmGroup, Pembridge Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 8 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- First Look International, Overseas FilmGroup, Pembridge Pictures
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: This Is the Sea
Year: 1997
Director/Writer: Mary McGuckian
Producer: Michael Garland
Genre: Drama, Romance, British-Irish film
Runtime: 1h 40m
Setting: Northern Ireland shortly after 1994 cease-fire
Characters/Actors:
Hazel Stokes (Samantha Morton) - Protestant
Malachy McAliskey (Ross McDade) - Catholic
Rohan - leader in militant underground, friend of Malachy's brother Padhar
Padhar - Malachy's brother
Jef - Hazel's brother
Plot points:
Romance between Hazel and Malachy is threatened.
Rohan wants Malachy to be recruited and fight for the cause.
Jef spies on Hazel's meetings.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and romance that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is This Is the Sea worth watching?
This Is the Sea holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie This Is the Sea and when was it released?
This Is the Sea is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.
Who directed This Is the Sea?
This Is the Sea was directed by Mary McGuckian.
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