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Sea of Silence

2003·Movie
1h 45min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

1969. Nine-year old Caro lives on a pig farm in a small town with her four other siblings and another on the way. She is curious and determined to understand the mysteries of the world around her. But her devout catholic father can't explain the new world and her mother is too busy for philosophy so she converses to God. One day at school she is horrified to learn that man will soon set foot on the moon. In her eyes it's not possible that God would allow anyone to get so close to Heaven. Her clowning father agrees and, unable to cope with modern-day progress, hits the bottle. Caro is preparing for her first holy communion to become 'a bride of God' but before that she seals a pact with her father to overcome her fear of swimming in exchange, he will not touch a drop of alcohol.
Dutch Coming-of-AgeHistorical Drama (1969)Childhood InnocenceFaith & SkepticismRural Family LifeEmotional & PensiveCharacter StudySlow-Paced & ReflectivePersonal Growth

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Is Sea of Silence worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Sea of Silence?

1 h 45 min

Sea of Silence runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is Sea of Silence in?

Dutch

It was made in Dutch. Produced in Netherlands.

In how many countries can I watch Sea of Silence?

2BELU

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