Sea of Dreams
Starring:
Johnathon Schaech as Marcelo
Marcelo arrives to the fishing village to learn more about his dead father. He falls in love with Grecia awakening the passions that lead him to risk his life.
Sendi Bar as Grecia
Grecia is a woman of unequaled beauty and magnetism. As a little girl, she discovers a magical connection with the sea. When she becomes a teenager a tragic event reveals her relationship with the sea that scares the village and those she loves. Grecia struggles to find her own, unique destiny.
Angelica Maria as Rina (Grecia's Grandmother)
Rina gives hope and support to her granddaughter. A simple woman, with no resentment or questions, she longs that peace and calm will return to their village.
Sonia Braga as Nurka (Grecia's Godmother)
Nurka is the mother of two sons in love with Grecia. A bearer of the wisdom of the earth, she is loved and respected by the people of the fishing village and announces that Grecia has a special bond to the sea.
Nicholas Gonzalez as Sebastian
Sebastian is a noble young man, protected by his mother and defies his promise not to love Grecia.
Seymor Cassel as Tomaso
Tomaso is the lighthouse keeper who jealously guards the history of the sea and fears the sea's obsession for Grecia
Julio Bekhor as Luis
His friendship with Sebastian makes him defy his own beliefs
Written, Produced and Directed by: Pepe Bojorquez
Plot Summary:
A beautiful woman, led to believe she has powerful ties to the sea, defies everyone to prove them wrong, in a world where man and nature connect in improbable ways, where myths are real and truth is imaginary
Availability:
September 10, 2007 - The Arizona Republic and Phoenix Film Society
September 15, 2007 - 16th Annual Latin American Cinema Festival of Kansas City
September 21, 2007 - 225 theatres across the USA
Links:
Official Web Site
Chris Chomyn - Director of Photograpghy
The Making of Sea of Dreams
September 10, 2007 - The Arizona Republic and Phoenix Film Society
September 15, 2007 - 16th Annual Latin American Cinema Festival of Kansas City
September 21, 2007 - 225 theatres across the USA
Links:
Official Web Site
Chris Chomyn - Director of Photograpghy
The Making of Sea of Dreams
Reviews:
Pop Syndicate - Sep 21 2007
Pegasus News - Sep 21 2007
Variety.com - Sep 21 2007
Express News San Antonio - Sep 20 2007
My Sweet Connection.com - Sep 22 2007
Movie Pulse - Sep 21 2007
Press releases, articles and interviews:
Variety.com
USC School of Cinema - Television
TVAZTECA Live Interview - Requires Real Player
Pegasus News - Listen to interview with Johnathon
MoviePulse.net - Interview with Johnathon
MoviePulse.net - Interview with Pepe Bojorquez
ASU Web Devil - Interview with Johnathon and Pepe
NEWS
A message from writer/director/producer Pepe Bojorquez 13oct06
We are very happy to announce thatSEA OF DREAMS
Sea of Dreams is the closing night film of the San Francisco International Latin Film Festival. It will be screened at the Gala Night November 19, 2006 at 6.30pm in the beautiful Cinearts Theatre located in the spectacular Santa Ana Row area. Right after the screening there will be a Gala Night party to honour Sea of Dreams. For more information please visit the Latino Film Festival Web Site. (info courtesy of Pepe Borjorquez)
Special advanced screening in Los Angeles this Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 7 pm at the WADSWORTH THEATRE & GROUNDS followed by a Q&A with Chris Chomyn (director of photography) and Pepe Bojorquez (writer/producer/director). This screening is part ot the Film Series of the CINEGEAR EXPO 2007
Pop Syndicate - Sep 21 2007
Pegasus News - Sep 21 2007
Variety.com - Sep 21 2007
Express News San Antonio - Sep 20 2007
My Sweet Connection.com - Sep 22 2007
Movie Pulse - Sep 21 2007
Press releases, articles and interviews:
Variety.com
USC School of Cinema - Television
TVAZTECA Live Interview - Requires Real Player
Pegasus News - Listen to interview with Johnathon
MoviePulse.net - Interview with Johnathon
MoviePulse.net - Interview with Pepe Bojorquez
ASU Web Devil - Interview with Johnathon and Pepe
NEWS
A message from writer/director/producer Pepe Bojorquez 13oct06
We are very happy to announce that
Sea of Dreams is the closing night film of the San Francisco International Latin Film Festival. It will be screened at the Gala Night November 19, 2006 at 6.30pm in the beautiful Cinearts Theatre located in the spectacular Santa Ana Row area. Right after the screening there will be a Gala Night party to honour Sea of Dreams. For more information please visit the Latino Film Festival Web Site. (info courtesy of Pepe Borjorquez)
Special advanced screening in Los Angeles this Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 7 pm at the WADSWORTH THEATRE & GROUNDS followed by a Q&A with Chris Chomyn (director of photography) and Pepe Bojorquez (writer/producer/director). This screening is part ot the Film Series of the CINEGEAR EXPO 2007
Awards:
Silver Goddess award for "Best First Work" awarded by the Mexican Film Press & Critics ( Entrega del Premio Diosa de Plata) to Pepe Bojorquez
| Mexican Cinema Journalists | |||
| Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Won | Silver Goddess |
Best First Work (Ópera Prima) José Bojorquez |
| Nominated | Silver Goddess |
Best Actress (Mejor Actriz) Angélica María |
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Best Music, Original Song (Mejor Canción Original para Cine) Gerardo Flores Ricardo Robledo For the song "Y Si Tu Supieras" (If You Only Knew). |
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Sea of Dreams was included in the TOP TEN best films released in Mexico in 2005 by the 24 frames per second Magazine.
Also known as: The Bride of the Sea (USA) (working title)
Photos
Johnathon,
Angelica Maria, Angelica's daughter and Pepe Bojorquez at a Gala Night
in Los Angeles, April 11, 2007 to honor Angelica Maria for her 50 years
of artistic career
(Photo courtesy of Pepe Bojorquez)
(Photo courtesy of Pepe Bojorquez)
The Sea of Dreams family, including Johnathon, recently went on a tour of the SouthWest (Phoenix/Dallas) and as expected, totally captivated everyone.
To view more photos from Sea of Dreams please visit SeaOfDreamsTheMovie.net