What it's about

About this film

The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.

Family Pick

A Beautiful Animated Irish Adventure

Song of the Sea is an animated fantasy from director Tomm Moore about young Ben and his sister Saoirse, the last Seal Child, on a journey home by the sea. Rated PG, this gentle, magical adventure is a lovely fit for younger children and parents alike, and it earned 99% on Rotten Tomatoes. Screenings are very scarce this week, with just a single slot at one cinema, so plan ahead if you hope to catch it.