Press & reviews

“Even at a brief 85 minutes, this feels like a massive undertaking not just for the women telling their stories, but the producers and editors helping them do so… It’s not an easy job, but these women pull it off in a heroic, heartfelt way that helps us to understand lives outside of our own…They make the oceans and miles between us and our fellow humans feel less insurmountable.”

— Sonic Cinema

“In a soon-to-be published interview with us, the directors emphasized how much they share in common despite coming from different cultures and countries. Their friendship “overcomes distance and language,” Pizarro told us. The foursome aim to to combat misconceptions about camp life and asylum, and to inspire audiences by showcasing the strength of women. Though it sounds like a testament to resilience and a celebration of life, “Only the Ocean Between Us” doesn’t gloss over the gross inequalities that define our world.”

— Women & hollywood