To the Sea

To the Sea

Filmed in the second-largest coral reef system on the planet!

Directed by Pedro González-Rubio

Produced by Mantarraya Producciones, Xkalakarma

201073 min6.8 / 10

A tender, meditative documentary about a father and young son's transformative journey through a pristine coral reef, exploring heritage, connection, and the bittersweet beauty of fleeting time together.

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.

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