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Movie poster: To the Sea (2010)
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To the Sea

2010 · 73 min Documentary Family Drama
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

Before leaving for Rome with his mother, five year old Natan is taken by his father, Jorge, on an epic journey to the pristine Chinchorro reef off the coast of Mexico. As they fish, swim, and sail the turquoise waters of the open sea, Natan discovers the beauty of his Mayan heritage and learns to live in harmony with life above and below the surface, as the bond between father and son grows stronger before their inevitable farewell.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Alamar
Year 2010
Country Mexico
Genre Documentary, Family, Drama
Director Pedro González-Rubio
Runtime 73 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (50 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Pedro González-Rubio constructs a film that exists in the delicate space between documentary and lyrical fable. He relies on the authentic bond between father and son to explore not just the rituals of life at sea, but the profound fragility of human connection.

What lingers after the final frame is a deep, quiet contemplation. The film is a gentle meditation on heritage, simple joys, and what we imprint upon each other's hearts. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Pedro González-Rubio

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🎭 Cast

Natan Machado Palombini

Natan Machado Palombini

Natan

Jorge Machado

Jorge Machado

Jorge

Roberta Palombini

Roberta Palombini

Roberta

Nestor Marin

Nestor Marin

Matraca

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