Ring of Bright Water
The stars, the warmth, the pleasure of Born Free.
5.8
25 votes
June 18, 1969
1h 47m
Drama
Family
Overview
Stuck in a dead-end job, Graham Merrill adopts an otter, Mij, as a pet and then moves to an isolated village in western Scotland. Together they set out to explore the curious and magnificent natural wonders that surround their seaside home. Soon, Graham finds himself falling in love with the beautiful town doctor, Mary. Before long, the three become inseparable friends.
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Cast
Bill Travers
Graham Merrill
Virginia McKenna
Mary MacKenzie
Peter Jeffrey
Colin Wilcox
Jameson Clark
Storekeeper
Helena Gloag
Mrs. Flora Elrich
Willie Joss
Lighthouse keeper
Roddy McMillan
Bus driver
Jean Taylor Smith
Mrs. Sarah Chambers
Christopher Benjamin
FishmongerK
Kevin Collins
Fisherman
Archie Duncan
Road mender
June Ellis
BarmaidP
Philippa Gail
Pet stall girl
Tommy Godfrey
Ticket sellerW
Walter Hall
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