In 1820, the American whaling ship Essex was attacked by an enormous sperm whale in the Pacific Ocean. The 20 crew members, stranded in three small whaling boats, faced starvation, dehydration, and cannibalism over 90 days at sea. Only eight survived.
The film's narrative is framed by the old, grizzled sailor Thomas Ellison (played by Tom Holland), who recounts the story to a young Herman Melville (played by Jared Bana). This framing device adds a layer of depth to the story, as it shows how the tale of the Essex's voyage inspired Melville to write his classic novel "Moby-Dick". In the Heart of the Sea -2015- BluRay 480p 72...
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