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Ring of Bright Water (1969)

G · 1969-06-18 · 1h 47m · EN
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The stars, the warmth, the pleasure of Born Free.

Stuck in a dead-end job, Graham Merrill adopts an otter, Mij, as a pet and then moves to an isolated village in western Scotland. Together they set out to explore the curious and magnificent natural wonders that surround their seaside home. Soon, Graham finds himself falling in love with the beautiful town doctor, Mary. Before long, the three become inseparable friends.

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Jack CoufferDirector

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Bill TraversBill TraversGraham MerrillVirginia McKennaVirginia McKennaMary MacKenziePeter JeffreyPeter JeffreyColin WilcoxJameson ClarkJameson ClarkStorekeeperHelena GloagHelena GloagMrs. Flora ElrichWillie JossWillie JossLighthouse keeperRoddy McMillanRoddy McMillanBus driverJean Taylor SmithJean Taylor SmithMrs. Sarah ChambersChristopher BenjaminChristopher BenjaminFishmongerKevin CollinsKevin CollinsFishermanArchie DuncanArchie DuncanRoad menderJune EllisJune EllisBarmaid

Keywords

Based on memoir or autobiographySharkScotlandScottish highlandsGooseHebridesOtterBasking shark

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · FamilyTheme affinityBased On Memoir Or Autobiography · Shark · ScotlandDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference412950Actor preference333304 · 383271 · 342458

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What is Ring of Bright Water about?

Stuck in a dead-end job, Graham Merrill adopts an otter, Mij, as a pet and then moves to an isolated village in western Scotland. Together they set out to explore the curious and magnificent natural wonders that surround their seaside home. Soon, Graham finds himself falling in love with the beautiful town doctor, Mary. Before long, the three become inseparable friends.

How long is Ring of Bright Water?

Ring of Bright Water has a runtime of 107 minutes.