This Is the Sea (1997) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
This Is the Sea (1997) — The film is set in Northern Ireland shortly after 1994 cease-fire. Hazel is a Protestant Streaming on Amazon Pri...
This Is the Sea (1997) Storyline
The film is set in Northern Ireland shortly after 1994 cease-fire. Hazel is a Protestant and Malachy a Catholic. Romance between them is threatened by Rohan (leader in militant underground and pal of Malachy's brother Padhar), who wants Malachy to be recruited and fight for the cause and by Hazel's brother Jef, who spies on her meetings.
Full Cast & Crew
- Samantha Morton as Hazel Stokes
- Ross McDade as Malachy McAliskey
- Richard Harris as Old Man Jacobs
- Gabriel Byrne as Rohan
- John Lynch as Padhar McAliskey
- Dearbhla Molloy as Ma Stokes
- Ian McElhinney as Da Stokes
- Marc O'Shea as Jef Stokes
- Stella McCusker as Ma McAliskey
- Mary McGuckian as Cathy
- Des McAleer as Inspector Wilson
- James Nesbitt as Constable Hubert Porter
- Jim Sheridan as Station Master
- Richard Leaf as Pastor Lamthorn
- Caolan Byrne as Ezeldel Lamthorn
Why Watch This Is the Sea?
The Vibe: This Is the Sea is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1997. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.7/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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