Back to the Sea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Back to the Sea |
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| Directed by | Thom Lu |
| Produced by | Calvin Yao |
| Written by | Thom Lu James D. Mortellaro Calvin Yao |
| Starring | Yuri Lowenthal Kath Soucie Tom Kenny Mark Hamill Tim Curry Christian Slater |
| Music by | Gordon McGhie |
| Cinematography | Ono Yao |
| Editing by | Thom Lu |
| Studio | Glory & Dream Entertainment |
| Distributed by | IndustryWorks Pictures Viva Pictures |
| Release date(s) | January 27, 2012 |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | China United States |
| Language | Mandarin English |
Back to the Sea (simplified Chinese: 重返大海; traditional Chinese: 返回大海; pinyin: Chóng fǎn dàhǎi) is a fun animated movie from China. It's a 3D family comedy film. The movie was first released in Canada on January 27, 2012. Later, it came out in the United States on November 16, 2012.
What's the Story?
The movie follows a flying fish named Kevin. He lives happily with his family and friends. They all live deep in the Atlantic Ocean.
Kevin has a big dream. He wants to visit the flying fish kingdom. This kingdom is located on Barbados island. His love for adventure leads him to a special place. It's called the Rock of Fame.
There, Kevin finds a huge pearl. It's a family treasure! But then, fishers catch him. He ends up in an aquarium at a Chinese restaurant. It looks like his journey might be over.
Luckily, a small boy comes to help Kevin. He tries to save the brave flying fish. You'll have to watch to see if Kevin makes it back to the sea!
Who Are the Voices?
Many talented actors lend their voices to the characters in Back to the Sea. They help bring the animated fish and other creatures to life.
- Yuri Lowenthal voices Kevin, the main flying fish.
- Kath Soucie voices Shaobao.
- Tom Kenny voices Ben, a green surgeonfish.
- Mark Hamill voices Bunker, an octopus.
- Matthew Yang King voices Dabao.
- Tim Curry voices Eric.
- Christian Slater voices Jack.
- Tara Strong voices Sammy, a yellow canary rockfish.
- James Sie voices Cook Liu.
- Sam Riegel voices Short Seagull.
- Fred Tatasciore voices Fat Seagull.
- Ali Hillis voices Teaching Fish.
- Chris Edgerly voices Clean Fish.
- John DiMaggio voices Boss.
- Annie Mumolo voices Danny.
- Nolan North voices Farley.
- Kate Higgins voices Little Fish.
- Ogie Banks voices Richard.
- Gwendoline Yeo voices Waitress.
- Hynden Walch voices Tiny Fish.
- Justin Cowden voices Marvin, a shrimp.
- Andrew Dolan voices Pat Down Cop.
Music in the Film
The music for Back to the Sea was created by Gordon McGhie. He composed the film's score. This means he wrote all the background music you hear.
The movie also features a very famous song. It's called What a Wonderful World. This classic song was sung by the legendary musician Louis Armstrong.
