On The Surface
2021, English. Directed by Fan Sissoko.
‘On The Surface’ is a 4mn animation about a young Black woman who goes swimming in the Icelandic sea and reflects on her experience of having a baby in a country that feels nothing like home. As she enters the freezing water, she relives her traumatic pregnancy and postnatal depression. Soon her swimming eases. Being in the wild and facing her fears is helping her heal.
- Runtime
- 0h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 August 2021
- Country
- Iceland, Mali
- Written by
- Fan Sissoko
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How long is On The Surface?
On The Surface runs 4 minutes (0h 4m).
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Which OTT platform is On The Surface on?
On The Surface isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 2021. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like On The Surface?
If you liked On The Surface, try Tinker Bell, Barbie: Skipper and the Big Babysitting Adventure, Piper.
Who directed On The Surface?
On The Surface (2021) was directed by Fan Sissoko and stars Enid Mbabazi.