Soft Sand, Blue Sea (1998)
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.337 |
Directed By
Pip Broughton
TOP CAST
Laurence Kinlan
David
Kevin McCauley
Mark the Joyrider
Julia Ford
Sarah
Deirdre Molloy
Susan
Brendan Coyle
Gerry
Cheryl Murphy
Lotty
Stuart Dannell Foran
Craig
Aimee Mulligan
Dannielle
Rosemary Henderson
Christine
Peter Dix
Old Man in Park
Stephen Delaney
Boy One
Daniel Lehane
Boy Two
Owen Roe
Joe
Eritier Mbeme
Rico
Paul Egan
Boris
Luis Enrique Paquez
Brazilian Gunman
Anne Ryan
Finn
Aneirin Hughes
Tom
Nikita Murphy
Car Park Girl
Barry Ward
Trevor
Don Baker
Colin Harrison
Gavin Kelty
Car Salesman
Frank Kelly
Insp. Fitzgerald
Stuart Clarke
Marina Guard
Liam Carney
Pool Hustler
Frank Harrison
Bar Fly
Nora Keneghan
Postmistress
Darren Lawless
Robber One
Donal O'Farrell
Robber Two
Michael Legge
Store Guard
Kevin Flood
Fisherman
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