

Born on a Baja, California beach in 1959, new hatchling Sammy races across the beach to the ocean while avoiding being caught by seagulls and crabs. Thus begins Sammy's incredible fifty-year ocean journey where he overcomes obstacles, both natural and man-made, while trying to fulfill his dream of travelling around the world. Along the way he meets his best friend, a fellow turtle named Ray, and never forgets about Shelly, a turtle he saved that first day on the beach and the one he's always loved.
Visual Effects
Surprisingly gorgeous underwater sequences for 2010 Belgian animation.

Director
Ben Stassen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released the same year as Finding Nemo 3D re-release—this Belgian production was absolutely destroyed at the box office by Pixar's shadow.
The film's heavy-handed environmental messaging was funded partly by European ecological groups, making it essentially a 88-minute PSA with better animation.
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