Ruth Barton writes of the film 's structure , " Symbolically , the film illustrates its theme of bridging divides – between father and daughter , Protestant and Catholic traditions , life and death – by the device of the boat Lexie ( B. J. Hogg ) pilots across the Foyle to and from his job , itself a mixed workplace . Finally , Laura performs in a Féis ( dancing competition ) in honour of which the boat is decked out in red , white , and blue bunting . " '' Dance Lexie Dance '' was nominated in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 70th Academy Awards
70th Academy Awards
70th Academy Awards
Dance Lexie Dance