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Sea of Silence

Original title: Verder dan de maan
  • 20032003
  • 1h 45m
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6.6/10
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Sea of Silence (2003)
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Caro, a 9 year old girl, wants to understand the mysteries of the world around her. However, her religious education and the modern world don't always seem to make a good match.Caro, a 9 year old girl, wants to understand the mysteries of the world around her. However, her religious education and the modern world don't always seem to make a good match.Caro, a 9 year old girl, wants to understand the mysteries of the world around her. However, her religious education and the modern world don't always seem to make a good match.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
271
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    • Stijn Coninx
    • Jacqueline Epskamp
  • Stars
    • Huub Stapel
    • Johanna ter Steege
    • Neeltje de Vree
    • Stijn Coninx
    • Jacqueline Epskamp
  • Stars
    • Huub Stapel
    • Johanna ter Steege
    • Neeltje de Vree
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    • 2User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Huub Stapel
    Huub Stapel
    • Mees Werner sr.
    Johanna ter Steege
    Johanna ter Steege
    • Ita Werner
    Neeltje de Vree
    • Caro Werner
    Nyk Runia
    • Mees Werner jr.
    Yannic Pieters
    • Bram Werner
    Julia Van Lisenburg
    • Annette Werner
    Isabel Leur
    • Lettie Werner
    Anneke Blok
    • Tante Connie
    Annet Malherbe
    Annet Malherbe
    • Tante Masha
    Kees Hulst
    Kees Hulst
    • Oom Tom
    Michiel Beurskens
    • Adri
    Marisa Van Eyle
    • Tante Veronica
    Jappe Claes
    • Oom Willy
    Betty Schuurman
    • Moniek
    Valentijn Vermeer
    • Thijs
    Dirk Roofthooft
    Dirk Roofthooft
    • Priester
    Bert André
    • Aad Schiller
    Peter Van den Begin
    Peter Van den Begin
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      • Jacqueline Epskamp
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    Touching and honest.
    I watched this film recently at the Hong Kong Int Film Fest and found it, as stated, to be honest and touching. Honest, from the point of view that the story is dealing with religious/social feelings and 'obligations' in late 60's Belgium, and I'm sure they would apply to other areas of Europe at the same time. The fact that the family is coping with an alcoholic father/husband and the whole community knows about his habit is also very honest.

    Some of the more touching parts of the film are the daughters attitude to her forthcoming holy communion and her imagination of what communion means for her 'relationship' with God. Also, the portrayal of how children behave when growing up, the telling of a secret, for example is well observed.

    Not having seen any other films from Belgium, I cannot comment on whether it merited a nomination for the Academy Awards over any other film produced in 2003. But, what I can say is that the film has nothing to be ashamed of. It has treated the issues sensitively and honestly. Giving a good insight into the attitudes of the era.

    This film was entertaining to watch. 7.5/10
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    • Apr 19, 2004

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      • October 29, 2003 (Belgium)
      • Netherlands
      • Belgium
      • Denmark
      • Germany
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      • Isabella Films B.V.
      • Katholieke Radio Omroep (KRO)
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    • 1 hour 45 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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