The House by the Sea
Trees and Seas Film Festival 2025
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14m
When a powerful earthquake sends young Pip’s seaside home into the ocean, he embarks on a surreal journey through memory, nature, and the spirit of survival. Set against a futuristic cityscape and the vastness of the sea, The House by the Sea is a poetic tale of transformation and reconnection with the natural world.
Fulvio Davide Ricca - Director
Fulvio Davide Ricca - Writer
Turtle Studio Animation - Animation
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