Song of the Sea

Registration for this film for the 2023—2024 academic year is now closed. We look forward to seeing you next year!

 

Animation. 2014. 93 min. Tomm Moore. GKIDS. Ireland. English. PG.

Recommended Age: 7+

10-year-old Ben lives with his father and younger mute sister, Saoirse (Seersh-uh), at a lighthouse along the coast of Ireland. Upon discovering his sister to be a real live seal-child from Irish folklore, Ben and Saoirse embark on an unexpected and fantastical journey to save mythical creatures from a powerful spell. A beautiful hand-drawn animation, Song of the Sea emphasizes the power of storytelling and explores what it means to be a family.

Educational Themes: Coming of age, Cultural Heritage, Family, Storytelling, Loss

Content Advisory: PG rating for some mild peril, mild language and pipe smoking images.

Read Common Sense Media’s review to learn more about whether this film is right for your students.

 

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