Soft Sand, Blue Sea

Soft Sand, Blue Sea

Soft Sand, Blue Sea

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Soft Sand, Blue Sea

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

1998

1h 40m

6.0(3 votes)

Drama

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.

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Cast & Crew

31 members

Acting

Laurence Kinlan

David

Laurence Kinlan

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Kevin McCauley

Mark the Joyrider

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Julia Ford

Sarah

Julia Ford

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Deirdre Molloy

Susan

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Brendan Coyle

Gerry

Brendan Coyle

Crew

Cheryl Murphy

Lotty

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Stuart Dannell Foran

Craig

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Aimee Mulligan

Dannielle

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Rosemary Henderson

Christine

Rosemary Henderson

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Peter Dix

Old Man in Park

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Stephen Delaney

Boy One

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Daniel Lehane

Boy Two

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Owen Roe

Joe

Owen Roe

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Eritier Mbeme

Rico

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Paul Egan

Boris

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Luis Enrique Paquez

Brazilian Gunman

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Anne Ryan

Finn

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Aneirin Hughes

Tom

Aneirin Hughes

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Nikita Murphy

Car Park Girl

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Barry Ward

Trevor

Barry Ward

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Don Baker

Colin Harrison

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Gavin Kelty

Car Salesman

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Frank Kelly

Insp. Fitzgerald

Frank Kelly

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Stuart Clarke

Marina Guard

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Liam Carney

Pool Hustler

Liam Carney

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Frank Harrison

Bar Fly

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Nora Keneghan

Postmistress

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Darren Lawless

Robber One

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Donal O'Farrell

Robber Two

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Michael Legge

Store Guard

Michael Legge

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Kevin Flood

Fisherman

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