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7.1
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peter1041
Critic Peter Sobczynski
rated 10

This is a film that is created not from the expected lockstep machinations of the usual coming-of-age template but from the rambling nature of real life and it is that streak of authenticity that helps to give it an undeniable power.

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Cast & Crew

Jim Akin
Director
Jim Akin
Writer
Tom Dunne
As Mickey
Maria McKee
As Luisa
Moriah Blonna
As Helena

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"The Ocean of Helena Lee" follows the transformative journey of a 12-year-old girl who finds solace in writing and the ocean, while navigating a tumultuous relationship with her troubled surfer father in the vibrant but gritty Venice Beach. As Helena's voice matures through her poetry, she must confront the harsh realities of her life and ultimately find her own path to self-discovery.

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The Ocean of Helena Lee was released in theaters on May 8, 2015.