Dreams by the Sea (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, Dreams by the Sea is a drama film directed by Sakaris Stórá, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Ester (16) lives a safe but mundane life, in a small town on an island together with her religious and conservative parents. One day, when she’s in Sunday school, she meets Ragna, a girl who has just moved to the same small town with her alcoholic mother and her 8 year-old brother. In Ragna, Ester sees what she has been looking for her whole life. Unaware that Ragna sees the exact same thing in Ester, and especially Ester’s father. The attraction of opposites makes them best friends. Together they dream about getting away from their boring life on the island, but soon they realize that it’s only their own self that they want to escape from.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Dreams by the Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Viaplay Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dreams by the Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dreams by the Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dreams by the Sea (2017)?
- In US, Dreams by the Sea is available to stream on Viaplay Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dreams by the Sea worth watching?
- Dreams by the Sea holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Dreams by the Sea released?
- Dreams by the Sea was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.