Review of To the Sea (2010) by Irvin C — 25 Jan 2011
I don't know if it was the feeling of being whisked away to an unfamiliar part of the world or the deep connection between a father and son. Perhaps it was both. Regardless, I really enjoyed this simple but touching documentary/drama.
Sad circumstances leaves a young boy in Rome with his mother while his father lives miles away in a remote Mexican Caribbean fishing village. After several years apart, the young boy comes to visit his father and the film follows their time together.
In addition to it's tender story is it's great cinematography and editing. This was an unknown part of the world to me and it was beautifully brought to life in this film. Besides the beauty of the locations is the beauty of the relationship between father and son.
Whether scaling fish or feeding gulls the relationship is genuinely moving. "Alamar" is a small foreign film thet few will see and it's really a shame. This isn't everyone's cup of tea.
But for me this is an easy picture to recommend and I've enjoyed it each time I've watched it.
This review of To the Sea (2010) was written by Irvin C on 25 Jan 2011.
To the Sea has generally received very positive reviews.
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