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This Is the Sea (1997)

R  100 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  28 February 1998 (UK)
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The film is set in Northern Ireland shortly after 1994 cease-fire. Hazel is a Protestant and Malachy a Catholic... See full summary »

Director:

Mary McGuckian

Writer:

Mary McGuckian

Stars:

Samantha Morton, Ross McDade and Richard Harris
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Samantha Morton ...
Hazel Stokes
Ross McDade Ross McDade ...
Malachy McAliskey
Richard Harris ...
Old Man Jacobs
Gabriel Byrne ...
John Lynch ...
Padhar McAliskey
Dearbhla Molloy ...
Ma Stokes
Ian McElhinney ...
Da Stokes
Marc O'Shea Marc O'Shea ...
Jef Stokes
Stella McCusker Stella McCusker ...
Ma McAliskey
Mary McGuckian ...
Cathy
Des McAleer Des McAleer ...
Inspector Wilson
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Sean Barnett Sean Barnett ...
(voice)
Daniel Matthew Bolton Daniel Matthew Bolton ...
Baby
Liam Bradley Liam Bradley ...
Bass player in bar
Caolan Byrne Caolan Byrne ...
Ezeldel Lamthorn
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Storyline

The film is set in Northern Ireland shortly after 1994 cease-fire. Hazel is a Protestant and Malachy a Catholic. Romance between them is threatened by Rohan (leader in militant underground and pal of Malachy's brother Padhar), who wants Malachy to be recruited and fight for the cause and by Hazel's brother Jef, who spies on her meetings. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Ireland | Independent Film

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Country:

Ireland

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Íme a tenger See more »

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Production Co:

First Look International, Overseas FilmGroup, Pembridge Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Soundtracks

"THAT WAS THE RIVER"
Written by Mike Scott
Performed by The Waterboys See more »