SEAGRASS
written & directed by Meredith Hama-Brown
2023 | Canada | 110’
Synopsis
Desperate to find a deeper connection in her marriage after the recent death of her mother, Judith (Japanese Canadian) brings her family to a self-development retreat on a remote island. But when they befriend another interracial couple who seem to have the perfect marriage, Judith begins to recognize how irreparably fractured her relationship is. Meanwhile, their two daughters are plunged into a destabilizing world under the constant stress of their parents’ crumbling relationship. In the end, the family must collectively face their most unnerving insecurities before they become permanently broken.
Distribution Game Theory Films
With Support From Telefilm Canada, Creative BC
Cast
Ally Maki, Luke Roberts, Nyha Brietkruz, Remy Marthaller, Sarah Gadon, Chris Pang
Key Crew
Producers: Sara Blake, Tyler Hagan
Executive Producers: Ally Maki, Randall Okita, Chad Shields, Tony Yang, Kathleen Hepburn, Norm Li, Sara Blake, Tyler Hagan, Meredith Hama-Brown
Cinematographer: Norm Li, csc
Production Designer: Louisa Birkin
Editor: Kane Stewart
Composer: Oscar Vargas
Select Film Festivals
Toronto International Film Festival 2023 - World Premiere
Sao Paulo International Film Festival 2022 - International Premiere
Awards
Toronto International Film Festival - FIPRESCI Award 2023
Festival du Nouveau Cinema - Most Promising Feature National Competition 2023
Cinefest Sudbury - Outstanding Canadian Feature 2023




