# The Sea Inside (2004)

> A paralyzed Galician man's determined fight for assisted death becomes an intimate meditation on freedom, dignity, love, and the value others find in his life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1286

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Alejandro Amenábar
- Cast: Javier Bardem, Belén Rueda, Lola Dueñas, Joan Dalmau, Josep Maria Pou, Mabel Rivera, Celso Bugallo, Clara Segura
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369702/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, tender, contemplative, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of life, love, and the quest for dignity in the face of suffering.

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