The Journey: Mother Ocean (2016)

The Journey: Mother Ocean (2016) poster

Famous and talented feature film director and scriptwriter Jan Kounen plunges the viewer into a unique and thrilling adventure of pregnancy, birth, and baby’s first swim, alongside marine creatures. Leina Sato is a Japanese professional free diver and is expecting her first child. Her partner, Jean-Marie Ghislain is a famous underwater photographer. They share a passion for the oceans, and believe that a strong bond between a mother-to-be and cetaceans exists. And they want to prove it. Leina will be multiplying her encounters with whales, dolphins and other underwater mammals. Mother Ocean is the incredible encounter between humans and under water species, around the universal question of giving birth and the power of creating life.

Director: Anne Paris, Jan Kounen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Anny Danché
Production: Bellota Films, Le 27 Productions
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

baby, human animal relationship, pregnant woman, wanting a baby, giving birth, baby story, baby animal, whales, swimming underwater, newborn baby, dolphins, relationship stories, close encounters, sperm whale, open water swimming

More Films by Director: Anne Paris, Jan Kounen
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Journey: Mother Ocean about?
Famous and talented feature film director and scriptwriter Jan Kounen plunges the viewer into a unique and thrilling adventure of pregnancy, birth, and baby’s first swim, alongside marine creatures. Leina Sato is a Japanese professional free diver and is expecting her first child. Her partner, Jean-Marie Ghislain is a famous underwater photographer. They share a passion for the oceans, and believe that a strong bond between a mother-to-be and cetaceans exists. And they want to prove it. Leina will be multiplying her encounters with whales, dolphins and other underwater mammals. Mother Ocean is the incredible encounter between humans and under water species, around the universal question of giving birth and the power of creating life.
Who directed The Journey: Mother Ocean?
The Journey: Mother Ocean was directed by Anne Paris, Jan Kounen.
Who stars in The Journey: Mother Ocean?
The Journey: Mother Ocean stars Jean-Marie Ghislain, Leina Sato.
How long is The Journey: Mother Ocean?
The Journey: Mother Ocean has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Journey: Mother Ocean?
The Journey: Mother Ocean is a Documentary film.
Where was The Journey: Mother Ocean produced?
The Journey: Mother Ocean was produced in France.