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The Sea Is All I Know

Synopsis
A family is coming to terms with their relationship to death. When estranged couple, Sara and Sonny, come to the aid of their dying daughter, the experience sends them spiraling into spiritual crisis and brutal heartbreak. In the end, an act of selfless love, renews their lives, transcends their loss of faith, even death itself.

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Copyright

Copyright © 2010 The Sea Is All I Know Llc

Awards and nominations

Best Actress (Melissa Leo)
29 Sep – 2 Oct | United States
Best Actress (Melissa Leo)
10 Feb – 16 Feb | United States

Previous screenings

2011
Cannes Film Festival
11 May – 22 May | Cannes, France
21 Jun – 27 Jun | Palm Springs, United States
9 Aug – 14 Aug | Providence, United States
22 Sep – 26 Sep | Woodstock, United States
29 Sep – 2 Oct | Dixville Notch, United States
Best Actress (Melissa Leo)
6 Oct – 13 Oct | Tacoma, United States
12 Oct – 16 Oct | Carmel, United States
12 Oct – 17 Oct | East Hampton, United States
2012
15 Jan | Los Angeles, United States
10 Feb – 16 Feb | Moraga, United States
Best Actress (Melissa Leo)
18 Feb – 26 Feb | Sedona, United States
25 Feb | Seattle, United States
7 Mar – 11 Mar | San Luis Obispo, United States
10 Apr – 16 Apr | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Latest press reviews/articles

REVIEW
“... This film is wound so tight and so powerful that the you find that you were holding your breath throughout. The short is very smartly and sharply directed by Jordan Bayne. ...”
19 Oct 2011 | Mike Gencarelli | Media Mikes
REVIEW
“... The Sea Is All I Know starring Melissa Leo and Peter Gerety is powerful, haunting, and memorable. It is beautifully human, and a rare gem because of it, and it will stay with you long after the film ends ...”
18 Oct 2011 | Henry K | Brave New Hollywood
INTERVIEW
“... Jordan Bayne’s latest short The Sea Is All I Know is already surrounded in Oscar whispers as the project sees her team up with Melissa Leo ...”
11 Oct 2011 | Helen Earnshaw | Female First
ARTICLE
“... Bayne’s subtle, assured direction and powerful performances from Leo and Gerety ...”
5 Oct 2011 | Christopher Wood | The Weekly Volcano
INTERVIEW
“... 'It’s beautifully written, filmed and produced about a very difficult subject,' [Melissa] Leo said in a phone interview this week. ...”
23 Sep 2011 | Ann Gibbons | Daily Freeman
REVIEW
“... Emotional, haunting, and honest. Writer/Director Jordan Bayne allows the viewer to get pulled into the characters’ inner conflict. Leo’s raw, jaw-dropping performance can take an audience’s breath away...The film packs an emotional punch ...”
15 Sep 2011 | Jessica Gardner | BackStage Magazine
INTERVIEW
“... A Tour de Force ...”
25 Jul 2011 | Jett Loe | The Film Talk
ARTICLE
“... Oscar best bets.... Melissa Leo gives a heart-wrenching, typically brilliant performance. ...”
16 Jun 2011 | Bruce Fessier | The Desert Sun
ARTICLE
Palm Springs ShortFest to Feature Hollywood Insiders Playing Themselves
8 Jun 2011 | Gregg Kilday | The Hollywood Reporter
ARTICLE
“... Among the contenders this year is The Sea is All I Know, directed by Jordan Bayne. It boasts perhaps the biggest star of any Cannes short: Academy Award winner Melissa Leo ...”
20 May 2011 | Martin Chilton and Florence Waters | The Telegraph

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New York
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Running time
29 min 22 s
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2 awards

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Information on this profile is provided by the film owners and/or compiled from available sources | Profile updated 20 Mar 2012