Soft Sand, Blue Sea

May 25, 1998

1h 40m

★ 6.0

Friendships are forged in the sand, dreams are washed by the sea.

Overview

13 year-old David and nine year-old Danni live in a children's home, where despite the best of adult intentions, there is conflict and sudden tragedy. When the pair escape the home, they embark upon a daring adventure in search of the beach.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Diplomat Films

Film4 Productions

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Cast

David

Laurence Kinlan

Mark the Joyrider

Kevin McCauley

Sarah

Julia Ford

Susan

Deirdre Molloy

Gerry

Brendan Coyle

Lotty

Cheryl Murphy

Craig

Stuart Dannell Foran

Dannielle

Aimee Mulligan

Christine

Rosemary Henderson

Old Man in Park

Peter Dix

Boy One

Stephen Delaney

Boy Two

Daniel Lehane

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