‘A Film That Makes the Static Lives of Oysters Into a Wondrous Tale - "Holding Back The Tide" weaves facts and dreamy moments into an unconventional take on the nature documentary that very much affects humans.‘

‘"speaks to our ever-changing cultural landscape and holds up a narrative both historical and environmental that speaks to lived queer experiences"‘

‘Social constructs like race and binary categorizations fall by the wayside, ultimately swept out to sea by the power of “we.” Or as the director themself optimistically puts it, “We took inspiration from the oyster, which thrives when connected and fails when isolated.”‘

‘we’re pleased to exclusively debut the first trailer‘

‘Grasshopper Film has acquired North American distribution rights to “Holding Back the Tide,” Emily Packer’s meditation on New York’s oysters and their transformations in the face of an uncertain future.‘

‘Holding Back the Tide is a testament to the power of cinema. It is only in this medium that an artist could explore such an initially wacky idea with this much boundless expression and visual precision. Few films are inspired by a conceit this bold, but even fewer films so gorgeously justify it. With this sophomore feature, Emily Packer has emerged as one of the industry’s most exciting new voices.‘