One of the films I had the chance to see at the Sundance Film Festival is "Blueback." Its captivating water imagery, sea animals, stunning views of the reef and emotional scenes made it a gem that has to be seen and remembered by many. It is a stunning film to experience both visually and emotionally. My favorite part was the special bond between the mother and her daughter and how the film revolves around their deep bond with the sea and each other.
"Blueback" is based on Tim Winton’s 1997 novella of the same name. The film stars Mia Wasikowska, Radha Mitchell, and Eric Bana. The film is also geared towards kids making it the perfect family film.
Synopsis:
While researching Australia’s deteriorating coral reefs, marine biologist Abby receives word of her elderly mother Dora’s stroke. As she rushes to her seaside hometown to care for Dora, Abby recalls her childhood years spent living in concert with the ocean, and her mother’s efforts to protect the bay from greedy developers and invasive fishermen alike, often to the detriment of their own relationship. Among the coral gardens, Abby also befriends a rare fish, the blue groper — affectionately named Blueback — a tether to her environmentalism, and the key to reminding Abby and Dora of their love for each another and the vulnerable waters they call home. 
The film opens wide theatrically on February 24 by Quiver Distribution.
