Director: Christian Ryltenius

Cast: Rolf Lassgård, Johan Glans, Johan Ulveson, Johan Rabaeus, Rachel Mohlin

Bamse and the Secret of The Sea is a 2025 Swedish animated adventure film directed by Christian Ryltenius, featuring the beloved Bamse characters on a high-stakes oceanic quest filled with humor, friendship, and nautical mystery. At 69 minutes, it is perfectly sized for family viewing.

What is Bamse and the Secret of The Sea about?

The world's strongest bear Bamse sets sail alongside his loyal companions — the little rabbit Skutt and the clever tortoise Skalman — venturing beyond the familiar shores into wide open waters and deep beneath the ocean's surface. The three friends are drawn into a seafaring mystery that leads them to hidden depths full of wonder and danger. Meanwhile, the scheming Captain Buster has his sights set on a notorious maritime title, and he will stop at nothing to seize it. As their underwater adventure unfolds, Bamse and his friends must rely on courage, kindness, and teamwork to outmaneuver the villain and uncover the sea's greatest secret before it falls into the wrong hands.

Cast & crew

The film is directed by Christian Ryltenius, continuing the long-running Swedish Bamse animation tradition. Voice performances are delivered by a seasoned Swedish ensemble including Rolf Lassgård, Johan Glans, Johan Ulveson, Johan Rabaeus, Rachel Mohlin, Håkan Juholt, Henrik Nyblom, and Vega Åhman — a cast well-known across Swedish children's entertainment.

Context & significance

The Bamse franchise is one of Scandinavia's most enduring children's properties, built on values of strength through goodness rather than force — a message that resonates across cultures. For Persian-speaking families in the diaspora, animated films like this offer a shared viewing experience that bridges generations: parents and children can enjoy the adventure together without language barriers, since the film is available with full Persian dubbing. The ocean-adventure premise, the lovable underdog heroes, and the clearly drawn villain make it accessible for young viewers while offering enough wit for accompanying adults. It represents the kind of wholesome, internationally minded family entertainment that diaspora households seek out for weekend film nights.

Where & how to watch

Bamse and the Secret of The Sea is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub, so the whole family can follow along in Persian without any difficulty. Stream it on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and you can cancel anytime.