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To the Sea
“Filmed in the second-largest coral reef system on the planet!”
6.8 / 10• 2010• 1h 13m•G• Spanish
DocumentaryFamilyDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Natan Machado Palombini
Natan
Lead
Jorge Machado
Jorge
Roberta Palombini
Roberta
Nestor Marin
Matraca
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Pedro González-Rubio's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. To the Sea is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
