Name: ON THE SEA
Start: 2026-04-27T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-27T21:00:00-05:00
Location: FACETS

On the Sea is a deeply moving drama written and directed by Helen Walsh, set against the rugged and breathtaking backdrop of a remote Welsh fishing community. The film immerses viewers in the emotional complexity of life by the coast and offers a profound exploration of masculinity, desire, and personal truth.
At the center of the story is Jack, a seasoned hand raker whose life has revolved around the tide-swept mussel beds of North Wales. When a young itinerant deckhand named Daniel arrives and openly expresses his feelings for Jack, long-buried desires and difficult choices begin to surface. In a place where tradition, church life, and family ties are tightly woven into everyday existence, Jack must confront who he truly is and what he wants from life and love.
Critics have praised On the Sea for its emotional subtlety and powerful performances. As one reviewer noted, the film “finds its strength in the subtlety of the writing and the power of the understated performances,” capturing the raw, windswept beauty of its setting while tenderly exploring its characters’ inner lives