# To the Sea (2010)

> A father and son find fleeting closeness in the quiet rhythms of life on a remote Mexican coral reef.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/32415

## Facts

- Runtime: 73 min
- Genres: Documentary, Family, Drama
- Director: Pedro González-Rubio
- Cast: Natan Machado Palombini, Jorge Machado, Roberta Palombini, Nestor Marin
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1502396/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: glacial
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: contemplative, melancholic, intimate, quiet evening, reflective afternoon

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of familial bonds set against the backdrop of the ocean's beauty.

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