On the Sea (2025 film)
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- David A. Hughes
- David Moores
- Chris Clark
- Mike Goodridge
- Barry Ward
- Lorne MacFadyen
- Henry Lawfull
- Celyn Jones
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| Directed by | Helen Walsh |
| Written by | Helen Walsh |
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| Cinematography | Sam Goldie |
| Edited by | Ricardo Saraiva |
| Music by | Felix Rösch |
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| Distributed by | Yellow Affair |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
On the Sea is a 2025 British drama film written and directed by Helen Walsh. The film stars Barry Ward, Lorne MacFadyen, and Henry Lawfull.
The film premiered in competition at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, where it was selected for the Sean Connery Prize.[1]
Set in a remote fishing community in North Wales, the film follows Jack, a mussel harvester who expects his son to continue the family trade. Tensions arise when his son resists this expectation, and the arrival of a new deckhand further complicates relationships within the community. As personal and familial dynamics unfold, the story explores themes of identity, desire, and belonging.
Cast
- Barry Ward as Jack
- Henry Lawfull as Tom
- Lorne MacFadyen as Daniel
- Liz White
- Celyn Jones
- Danny Webb
Production
On the Sea was written and directed by Helen Walsh, whose previous work includes The Violators (2016). The film was loosely inspired by a real-life individual known to Walsh. The project developed further when Walsh incorporated the setting of mussel harvesting communities in North Wales, which informed the film's narrative and themes.[2]
The film was produced on a budget of under £1 million and shot with a small crew using a scaled-down production approach. International sales for the film are handled by The Yellow Affair.[3]
Release
On the Sea had its world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in August 2025.[2]
It had its North America premiere at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival.[4]