Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟢 20/100
Total warning time: 2m 2s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Violence: 🟡 30/100 (2m 2s)
- 🟡 40/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] A character is transformed into stone, which might be intense for younger viewers.
- 🟡 30/100 [01:10:15 - 01:11:30] A confrontation with a mythical creature that involves some tension and mild peril.
Strong Language: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of Song of the Sea?
A: Song of the Sea follows the story of a young boy named Ben and his mute sister Saoirse, who is the last of the selkies—mythical beings who can transform from seals into humans. After their mother disappears, they are sent to live in the city with their grandmother. Ben soon discovers Saoirse's magical heritage and embarks on a journey to help her return to the sea and free the trapped fairy creatures.
A: Song of the Sea follows the story of a young boy named Ben and his mute sister Saoirse, who is the last of the selkies—mythical beings who can transform from seals into humans. After their mother disappears, they are sent to live in the city with their grandmother. Ben soon discovers Saoirse's magical heritage and embarks on a journey to help her return to the sea and free the trapped fairy creatures.
Q: Who are the main voice actors in Song of the Sea?
A: The main voice actors in Song of the Sea include David Rawle as Ben, Brendan Gleeson as Conor (Ben and Saoirse's father), Lisa Hannigan as Bronagh (Ben and Saoirse's mother), and Fionnula Flanagan as Macha and the Owl Witch.
A: The main voice actors in Song of the Sea include David Rawle as Ben, Brendan Gleeson as Conor (Ben and Saoirse's father), Lisa Hannigan as Bronagh (Ben and Saoirse's mother), and Fionnula Flanagan as Macha and the Owl Witch.
Q: What animation style is used in Song of the Sea?
A: Song of the Sea features hand-drawn animation with a distinctive, painterly style. The film is known for its beautiful and intricate visuals, which complement its fairy-tale-like storytelling.
A: Song of the Sea features hand-drawn animation with a distinctive, painterly style. The film is known for its beautiful and intricate visuals, which complement its fairy-tale-like storytelling.
Q: Is Song of the Sea based on Irish mythology?
A: Yes, Song of the Sea draws heavily from Irish folklore, particularly the legend of the selkies—seals that can shed their skins to become human. The film also incorporates other elements of Celtic mythology, including fairies and magical creatures.
A: Yes, Song of the Sea draws heavily from Irish folklore, particularly the legend of the selkies—seals that can shed their skins to become human. The film also incorporates other elements of Celtic mythology, including fairies and magical creatures.
Q: Did Song of the Sea receive any awards or nominations?
A: Yes, Song of the Sea was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2015. It also won several other awards, including the Best Animated Feature at the 2015 Irish Film & Television Awards and the Audience Award at the 2014 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
A: Yes, Song of the Sea was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2015. It also won several other awards, including the Best Animated Feature at the 2015 Irish Film & Television Awards and the Audience Award at the 2014 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
