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Tidepools: A Wartime Friendship Amidst Conflict

10/21/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Tidepools, a coming-of-age wartime drama directed by Marius D’Gasco, stars Sam Spruell, Honor Swinton Byrne, and Jessica Madsen.
The story follows two 13-year-old boys from opposing sides—Pasha, a refugee, and Misha, son of an enemy commander—forming a friendship amid escalating conflict.
D’Gasco aims to depict war’s effects on personal relationships, blending naturalism with cinematic visuals.
International sales will launch at the American Film Market in Los Angeles, running November 11–16.

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Story summary

Tidepools, a coming-of-age wartime drama directed by Marius D’Gasco, stars Sam Spruell, Honor Swinton Byrne, and Jessica Madsen.
The story follows two 13-year-old boys from opposing sides—Pasha, a refugee, and Misha, son of an enemy commander—forming a friendship amid escalating conflict.
D’Gasco aims to depict war’s effects on personal relationships, blending naturalism with cinematic visuals.
International sales will launch at the American Film Market in Los Angeles, running November 11–16.