Song of the Sea
The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.
Audience Sentiment
The Great Seanachaí's wisdom
Six years later
From the character setup period to the magical revelation of the Great Seanachaí, where visual storytelling reaches transcendent levels
Song of the Sea maintains consistently high audience appreciation throughout, with critics praising its visual artistry and emotional sophistication. The film peaks during its most magical storytelling moments while never dropping below good reception, even during slower character development sections.
Full cast
David Rawle
Ben (voice)
Brendan Gleeson
Conor / Mac Lir (voice)
Lisa Hannigan
Bronach (voice)
Fionnula Flanagan
Granny / Macha (voice)
Lucy O'Connell
Saoirse (voice)
Jon Kenny
Ferry Dan / The Great Seanachaí (voice)
Pat Shortt
Lug (voice)
Colm Ó'Snodaigh
Mossy (voice)
Liam Hourican
Spud / Bus Driver (voice)
Kevin Swierszcz
Young Ben (voice)
Will Collins
Additional Voices (voice)
Paul Young
Additional Voices (voice)
Crew
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