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To the Sea (Alamar) 2009

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In this languid drama a five-year-old city boy is introduced to the traditional fisherman's life of his father as they pass a summer at work and play in the pristine waters of the Mexican Caribbean. More

"Mexican fisherman Jorge and Italian tourist Roberta's relationship couldn't endure their conflicting temperaments so Roberta decides to return to Italy with their son, but not before allowing him the chance to spend quality time with his father. Jorge takes his boy to Chinchorro, the second-largest coral reef on the planet and one of the few places in the Mexican Caribbean with an intact ecosystem. They embark upon a heart-warming journey at sea and little Natan eases into a fisherman's life, acclimating to the natural world alongside his daddy." (Miami Film Festival) Hide

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    • nella8

      its a beautiful story :)

    • Rob

      Yes Beautiful Heart warming how life should be 4 all natural

    • RexH

      Finally! A movie about the sea in which no-one gets eaten by giant sharks! Life jackets appear to be optional.

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Empire (UK)

A joyous exploration of family life that will touch and surprise. Full review.

Guardian (UK)

For all its laid-back charm, offers no real answers and its naivety is perplexing. Full review.

Los Angeles Times

It is to González-Rubio's credit that he can celebrate nature so joyously, yet suggest neither the preferred lifestyle of either parent is superior to the other. Full review.

New York Times

Elegantly photographed by Mr. González-Rubio, Alamar makes every shot a composition. Full review.

Variety (USA)

A lovely, soulful feature from multihyphenate Pedro Gonzalez-Rubio that plays on the border between documentary and fiction. Full review.