Synopsis
1932 - Oscar is is a medical student just starting his residency at an Insane Asylum. He meets an elderly, aggressive, mystical woman who is abused and chained up in the asylum. Her story is unknown and her life is close to its end. She is longing for the sea.
Piece by piece Oscar brings her the sea, helping her to find peace while discovering her surreal story and unraveling her true identity.
“An original, cinematic, dark tale where fantasy and realism meet in an unexpected way.”
Why this film
“The unexpected clash between fantasy and dark realism is something I am very intrigued by as a filmmaker. A tale where differences are being punished and rejected, and where old age and trauma is being explored. And where a new generation’s ideals can offer remedy. This is the story I am so eager to bring to life in a cinematic, artistic, relevant, emotional, and visually unique way.”
— Maja Fernqvist, Director - Above The Sea
“This film is going to be so original and visually stunning. This is a very ambitious film, and we will gather a stellar team to bring this project and vision to life. I feel confident that Above The Sea will gain quite a bit of attention once completed, and I am beyond excited to be a part of it.”
— Becky Reagan, Producer - Above The Sea