The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep is a tale of a lonely young Scottish boy named Angus MacMorrow who yearns for the return of his father from the war. The story begins when Angus takes home a mysterious, enchanted object he finds on the beach. He soon realizes that it is a magical egg, and finds himself raising an amazing creature: the mythical “water horse” of Scottish lore. As he tries to hide his friend, who he names Crusoe, form a bond and friendship, Angus begins a journey of discovery, protecting a secret that gives birth to a legend.
The special effects for the film were created by Weta Digital and Weta Workshop, who also provided the special and visual effects for Lord of the Rings and King Kong. Walden Media previously worked with Weta Workshop to develop the fantastical creatures in The Chronicles of Narnia.
The film was directed by Jay Russell (“My Dog Skip”), screenplay by Robert Nelson Jacobs is based on the book “The Water Horse” by Dick King-Smith (“Babe”). The film stars Emily Watson, Alex Etel, Ben Chaplin, David Morrissey and Brian Cox.
Not recommended for viewers under 6 (MS-6)
Distributor:
Forum Cinemas AS - ESTONIA
