Oh My Captain! (2008)
An emotionally moving short film that captures the struggle of young teenager Ethan (Charlie McDermott) who must face and accept the death of his father. The nautically themed film reflects on Ethan’s memories of his father and the time they spent on his fishing boat as well as his obsession and admiration with the characters and stories of Herman Melville’s epic sea novel Moby Dick.
- Date of release
- 2008-01-01
- Runtime
- 16m
- Genres
- Drama
Casting
- Charlie McDermott — Ethan
- Rebecca Cook — Mom
- Chris McMullin — Dad
- Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick — Andrew
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