El Viaje Hacia el Mar


1h 18m 2003

Brief Synopsis

In the late 1950s, three villagers embark on a journey to see the ocean for the first time. They depart in a broken down truck owned by Rodriguez, a taciturn man who loves the sea. Accompanying them is Vasco, a rural labourer who works for Rodriguez. Before they set off, a stranger from the bar deci

Film Details

Also Known As
Seawards Journey, Trip Towards The Sea, A, Trip to the Seaside, Viaje Hacia El Mar
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2003

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 18m

Synopsis

In the late 1950s, three villagers embark on a journey to see the ocean for the first time. They depart in a broken down truck owned by Rodriguez, a taciturn man who loves the sea. Accompanying them is Vasco, a rural labourer who works for Rodriguez. Before they set off, a stranger from the bar decides to come along for the ride. Rataplan is the town sweeper, Seven Plus Three Ten sells lottery tickets, and Quintana is a gravedigger.

Film Details

Also Known As
Seawards Journey, Trip Towards The Sea, A, Trip to the Seaside, Viaje Hacia El Mar
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2003

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 18m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Uruguay's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (2003).