SEAGRASS

written & directed by Meredith Hama-Brown

2023 | Canada | 110’

Synopsis

Desperate to find a deeper connection in her marriage after the recent death of her mother, Judith (Japanese Canadian) brings her family to a self-development retreat on a remote island. But when they befriend another interracial couple who seem to have the perfect marriage, Judith begins to recognize how irreparably fractured her relationship is. Meanwhile, their two daughters are plunged into a destabilizing world under the constant stress of their parents’ crumbling relationship. In the end, the family must collectively face their most unnerving insecurities before they become permanently broken.

Distribution Game Theory Films

With Support From Telefilm Canada, Creative BC

Cast
Ally Maki, Luke Roberts, Nyha Brietkruz, Remy Marthaller, Sarah Gadon, Chris Pang

Key Crew
Producers: Sara Blake, Tyler Hagan

Executive Producers: Ally Maki, Randall Okita, Chad Shields, Tony Yang, Kathleen Hepburn, Norm Li, Sara Blake, Tyler Hagan, Meredith Hama-Brown

Cinematographer: Norm Li, csc

Production Designer: Louisa Birkin

Editor: Kane Stewart

Composer: Oscar Vargas

Select Film Festivals

Toronto International Film Festival 2023 - World Premiere

Sao Paulo International Film Festival 2022 - International Premiere

Awards

Toronto International Film Festival - FIPRESCI Award 2023

Festival du Nouveau Cinema - Most Promising Feature National Competition 2023

Cinefest Sudbury - Outstanding Canadian Feature 2023

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